Summary

In Chapter Five, Gwendolyn and her followers march to the freedom and safety of Silesia. The people have chosen her as their ruler. She thinks of Thor and his baby that she is carrying. She feels that she is responsible for bolstering the morale of the people who are with her but she feels despondent herself. She wonders what her father would have done in this same situation.

She thinks of her sister Luanda and her mother and wonders what their fates will be. Even though she has not been close to either of these women, she does not want to see them hurt. She tells Srog, Kolk, and Brom that even if Thor and the others do not come back with the Sword, they will still try to stand their ground against Andronicus’ army. She tells them that they will not retreat...