Chapter 19, Journey Summary

As the time for Verity's nuptials draws nearer, the attacks by the Red Raiders increase. It is eventually decided that Regal will journey to the Mountain Kingdom in Verity's stead and accept Princess Kettricken's for his brother.

Fitz's days become his own again and in a moment of loneliness, he seeks out the Fool. Fitz climbs to the Fool's tower chamber and is shocked by what he sees. The Fool's room is awash in flowers and a cradle with a life-like doll stands in the room. Fitz quietly leaves the room and hopes that the Fool will not find out that he entered the chamber.

Prior to Fitz's journey to the Mountain Kingdom, he meets with Chade. They discuss the mission King Shrewd has charged Fitz with: killing Prince Rurisk, Kettricken's brother. Chade also tells Fitz that King Shrewd will find...