'You know from Solomon's thoughs that the old settlements are quiet and small and ignored. We shall find such a settlement. Or we shall start our own. It does not matter.' She closed her new eyes, worn dizzy with seeing. 'So much to experience in these forms. So much to suck in through these senses.'

'Endure,' said Male suddenly. 'We must endure, find a way to make art that endures. That we must do for our race.'190.

She shook her head. 'We have endured long enough. It is time we learned the art of living living.'

Female rose and offered Male her hand. He took it. 191

Acknowledgements

Thanks first and foremost, as always, to the urbane and unflappable Justin Richards, who never makes a drama out of a crisis, though often besieged by both. Special thanks also to Jill Cole, Helen Raynor, Lesley Levene, Jac Rayner, Philip Craggs, Kate Walsh, Jason Loborik, Mike Tucker and Linda Chapman.193.About the Author.Stephen Cole used to edit magazines and books, and in the late 1990s looked after the BBC's range of Doctor Who Doctor Who novels, videos and audio adventures. Now he spends his time writing books for children of all ages. novels, videos and audio adventures. Now he spends his time writing books for children of all ages.