Granted, I was wrong in the case of Nilo, Milan, Silvia, Matrona Mira, and Colonel Zalik—but under the circumstances, my mistakes were justifiable. In my estimation of Dr. Helvitius, my error was profound and unforgivable. Still, one is always reluctant to think ill of a colleague. Even as he spoke, I could not believe my ears. Perhaps his studies had overtaxed his brain and he had gone a little mad. Dr. Helvitius, however, gave no sign of mental derangement. He remained cool and matter-of-fact, though his words implied his possible involvement in a highly unethical enterprise. Nilo, sensing treachery and danger, started forward, at the same time reaching into his jacket. The two Zentans, having followed their employer, prevented Nilo from defending us by pointing rifles at him. Dr. Helvitius took possession of the pistol which Nilo had been unable to draw, retained the weapon, and aimed it at us. His attitude was unmistakably threatening. Vesper—my admiration for the dear girl's calm courage leaped to still greater heights—gave no sign of panic or dismay.
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