Chapter 2, Newboy Summary

Fitz meets Cob upon arriving in Buckkeep. The town is bustling with people and while waiting for Cob to fetch some food from the kitchens, Fitz draws the attention of passers-by. A crowd gathers as a man heckles Fitz with questions about his illegitimacy. Fitz and Nosy, a pup from Burrich's stables, flee the torture. They take refuge under a building until nightfall. That night they encounter Burrich who tells Fitz the state of court affairs.

The next day, Fitz and Nosy escape the keep and explore the town of Buckkeep further. Fitz meets a band of children who call him Newboy and befriends a young girl named Molly. Fitz learns that despite her small size Molly is a city scraper. Her father comes after her and tries to beat her. Fitz strikes the man with a club and ends the...