Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen Summary

Janine wakes to a bucket of cold water, and King Grimbold introduces himself to her, asking her where his crown is. They shackle her to a tree in the middle of their campground, using a chain long enough to allow her to sit, stand, lie down or walk around to choose sun or shade to sit in. A guard is posted, and water is given. She sits for some time, and when the guard changes, she offers the new guard her magic ring, and instructs him to keep her best interests at heart. She has him release her and instructs him to tell anyone who asks that he is acting on Grimbolds' orders. He does so - even when Grimbold himself asks where they are going. Grimbold kills the guard helping her and she tries to run...