Chapter 8, Fastolfe and Vasilia (Parts 31-35) Summary

In Part 31, wake-up drugs bring Baley to. As the robots service his room and he uses the ornate Personal, he thinks about how hard it will be to readjust to Earth. Daneel reports that no threats have arisen but believes that he and Giskard should stay near Baley, to advise him on Auroran culture and to record conversations (Giskard's function). The opposition fears Baley and will try to return him to Earth. Baley talks sarcastically about the danger increasing should he discover anything useful. In Part 32 at breakfast, Baley is distracted about his idea lost in sleep. Fastolfe suggests submitting to a Psychic Probe, which Baley knows to be dangerous. Baley insists on interviewing Vasilia. Fastolfe agrees that no one's feelings can be spared.

Part 33 Baley returns to Gladia's as a storm approaches...