Part Three, Chapters Five through Seven Summary

As Gabriel talks to Liesl he realizes that he has been a prisoner for three years. He hears the news that the Germans are retreating, and the British are advancing. Gabriel also notices that Liesl seems to be showing more concern for him.

Gabriel waits in his usual location in the bushes outside Liesl's house. He knows he will not see her bathing tonight because the house is full of German officers and their wives, but he hopes to at least see her. A branch breaks, and the noise alerts the Germans. A German officer and two askaris approach Gabriel and he faints.

Gabriel is confined in a dark wood shed. Von Bishop questions Gabriel and wants to know what he knows about "China Show." Gabriel says he has heard the name but...