Chapter 8 Trials Summary

Chapter Eight starts with Didul talking with his older brother Pabul before the start of the trial of Shedemai. Pavul, who was once one of the oppressors of the Akmari family, has now become a judge in Nafari society. Like all of the Pabulogi, he is a reformed character and, during their conversation, we learn that neither Didul or Pabulog want to try Shedemai, realizing that her crimes are really insignificant and the trial is being used by the enemies of Akmaro to put a stop to his teachings. Didul then leaves to visit the house of Akmaro to inform him of what they have surmised.

At Akmaro's house Didul finds Akmaro, Chebeya, Luet and Edhadeya. We discover that Akmaro, as the prime priest of the Nafari, actually supports Shedemai's teachings, and is angry about the trial. The women Chebeya, Edhadeya...