chapters 41-45 Summary

In chapter forty-one the Black Prince takes the robbers and children to a remote cave. Fenoglio discusses the book "Inkheart" with Elinor, trying to guess who must have it since Dustfinger took it from Orpheus. Resa has the book, but Meggie keeps that a secret, and Farid comes to her and shows her a new magic trick that Dustfinger taught him. The trick shows the location of her father, Mortimer, in fire, and proves that he is still alive and safe for the time being.

In chapter forty-two, the Adderhead arrives in Ombra. Orpheus sends his bodyguard Oss to tell the lord that he has news about Bluejay and his daughter Violante. He is summoned to the Adderhead, but must first convince Milksop to allow him to speak. He finally meets the Adderhead, who is so unimpressed with Orpheus' news that...