Chapter 74 Summary

Peter works hard while in the Needle, improving his physical health for his escape. Brandon dies the third year Peter is there, making Dennis promise he will do anything he can to help Peter before he dies. In the fourth year, the Staads lose their farm and disappear along with many other farmers who have been forced out of the kingdom due to high taxes. Peter is beginning to worry and has begun to take more threads from the napkins each week.

Chapter 74 Analysis

Peter has learned that things are not good in his kingdom and in his fear has begun to increase the number of threads he takes from the napkins despite his fear of being caught. This foreshadows a time when Peter's plan might be revealed. Also of importance is evidence of Flagg's evil works, touching on the theme of good...