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In early January 1980, Morwenna's leg pain becomes so bad she must go to the hospital. The doctor advises that she be kept in traction for a week. Morwenna spends a hellish week in the hospital suffering the indignity of bedpans and intense pain from the forced stretching of her leg. Miss Carroll visits Morwenna in the hospital and offers her books from the library, and Morwenna is very grateful.

Morwenna's friends from the book club visit her in the hospital, as does Daniel. Then, Morwenna's mother visits her again with another night attack. Morwenna is paralyzed and unable to move. Morwenna casts the Litany Against Fear, and it works to drive her mother off. Morwenna wonders why her protection circle spell is not effective, and how her mother knew she was vulnerable in the hospital.

The next day, Wim visits Morwenna...