Chapter 6 - Chapter 8 Summary

In chapter six, Jakkin finds himself starving, and so goes to see cook Kkarina in the kitchens. Kkarina happily feeds the young boy the takk she is cooking, as well as giving him several slabs of lizard meat. He notices Kkarina wears no bag, and she reveals she is not a bond woman, but is free. She worked in the baggeries until she could buy her bond, but instead of choosing a life of a master or a master's wife, she chooses to work as a cook, feeding other bonders. She notes that, in the baggeries, she was beautiful, but hated life, whereas now, she is happy, although her beauty has faded. Back in the bunkhouse, Jakkin falls asleep.

In chapter seven, Jakkin wakes to the sounds of the bonders coming in from work. He listens to pick up...