Chapter 11 Defeat Summary

The chapter begins with the conversation between King Motiak and his second wife, as they discuss what to do about Akma and his new Ancient Ways teaching. King Motiak argues that something must be done and decrees that no Digger should have to leave the Darakemba, and that it would be a crime to not employ or to persecute the Earth People in any way. This decree changes little, since the Diggers still lose their jobs and have to be fed from the royal food stores.

In confusion, King Motiak consults with Akmaro and his wife Chebeya, riding out from the palace flanked with royal guards and spies. There follows a conversation in which King Motiak wonders what he should do about Akma and sends for Edhadeya. He asks Edhadeya, as the only one left able to speak to Akma with...