Chapters 11-12 Summary

Chapter 11, "Sayshell," brings Trevize and Pelorat to the fourth planet in the system. Trevize warns that passing Customs will be tedious, but they make it through without meticulous inspection or bribes. Rather than risk angering officials, they follow a radio beam down to the surface as Trevize wonders why it has been so easy. When Far Side departs, the Customs official reports passing the craft that his psychic boss has seen in a dream but is told to mind his business. He hopes that the second approaching ship is also no trouble. Descending, Trevize and Pelorat talk about nocturnal lighting patterns and the planet's conservatism and independence from the Foundation. The people should be nice to tourists though, because people are easy to understand, Seldon's Plan works. Trevize hopes for sex but promises to put Gaia first.

The spaceport is small...