long since gone. But the surprise is pleasant one. After all, a library serves no purpose unless someone is using it. You say everyone is gone? Where'd they go? It depended on the individual, of course. If you wish to trace a specific person, I'm sorry, but that information is confidential. No particular person, just people in general. Where did they go? Ah, you find it difficult to choose. Is that it? Yes, a wide range of alternatives... is a mixed blessing, but perhaps I can help. Would you step this way, please? May I help you? You may select from more than 20,000 verism tapes, several hundred of which... have only recently been added to the collection. I'm sure you'll find something here that pleases you. You, sir, what is your particular field of interest? - What about recent history? - Really? Oh, that's too bad. We have so little on recent history. There was no demand for it. It doesn't have to be extensive, Just the answers to a few questions. Of course. Reference service is available... at the desk. You're very late. Where have you been? You're a very agile man, Mr. Atoz. Just how many of you are there? Space-- the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission-- to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. We came as soon as we knew what was happening. Forgive me, sir. It is my fault. I must have miscalculated. Our readings indicated that there was no one here at all. Of course I know. Everyone on this planet... was warned of the coming nova long ago. They followed instructions and are now safe. - And you had better do the same. - Did you say they were safe? - Absolutely. Every single one. - Where did they go? Wherever they wanted to go, of course. It is strictly up to the individual's choice. I see. And you personally sent all these people on the planet to safety? Yes, yes, yes, they are all gone! Except you three. Of course, I had to delegate the simple tasks... to my replicas. - You are the real one, Mr. Atoz? - [ Tricorder Beeping ] Of course. I am the real Mr. Atoz. As a matter of fact, he's quite real, Jim. Let us take you with us to a place of safety. No, thank you. I plan to join my wife and family when the time comes. Now, don't be concerned about me. Think of yourselves. I warn you most urgently. Make your escape before it's too late. The library is at your complete service. I will gladly supply you with all reference material to help you. History of the planet is available in every detail. Just choose what interests you the most. The millennium, the century, the date, the moment. - The library is your key. - [ Whirring ] Oh! It's in the wrong file. Make your own selection, but remember, you're very late. We'll choose it as quick as we can. - How long till nova? - Three hours, 1 3 minutes. - This gentleman is not-- - Eh, you, sir. I think you’ll find something interesting over here. Now, if these won't do, I can bring you another file. [ Clicking ] [Machine Humming] [Humming Continues] Have you made your selection, sir? Exactly what is it that I'm expected to select? I'm sure I was clear. The period in which you're interested. I see. This is a fascinating machine. What is it? Ah, this is the atavachron. [Spock]Interesting nomenclature. How does it work? - [Spock]May l-- - [Atoz] Oh, no, sir, no. I must ask you not to touch the controlling mechanism. Return and make your selection. When you have chosen, I will prepare you through the atavachron. Thank you, Mr. Atoz. [Woman Screaming] Spock! Bones! Wait! I haven't prepared you. [Woman Screaming, Men Laughing] You must be prepared! What is this place? Yes, and where is the captain? [Woman] I didn't do anything. Let go of me! [ Crowd Laughing, Woman Screams ] Vile vixen! Come when you are ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Любовь с уведомлением на английском - текст Окраина на английском - текст Спасатель на английском - текст Девчата на английском - текст Олигарх на английском |