Chapter 7 Summary

F'lar receives F'nor's message just before flying to see Fandarel's mechanism. Lessa is already aloft. F'lar is hung over from the night before, when he could not break away from hearing the vital information Robinton has about the various minor Holders. It could help effect a revolution. F'lar tries to retain his respect for the Oldtimers but realizes Benden and Southern have improved on their teachings and ride stronger, more intelligent dragons. It is too late to overlook or rationalize the Oldtimers' shortcomings. Below, the sealed entrance is being removed and above the Red Star cannot be seen from this angle. Responses to his initiatives have not been promising. Through the between they emerge over Telgar's chain of lakes and glide downward and land at Smithcrafthall. Terry comes to greet them as Ramoth and Mnementh go to "swim."

Fandarel has not quite perfected...