Chapter 45 Summary

Upon Tamb' Itam's arrival, the girl is the first to hear the news and she orders the gates to the fort closed. Tamb' Itam makes his way to Jim's chambers where he had been sleeping. Jim orders a fleet of boats assembled to pursue Brown and his men, but Tamb' Itam is reluctant, saying that it is dangerous to be out amongst their own people.

Towards the evening of that day, Tamb' Itam tells Jim that there is much anger and weeping. Rumors circulated that the robbers were coming back and bringing with them more men and a great ship. Dain Waris's body is brought to Doramin, who, upon seeing the silver ring lets out a great cry.

Jewel wants Jim to defend himself or else flee, but he tells her that there is no escape. She tries to hold him back, clutching...