Chapters 26 through 29 Summary

In Chapter Twenty-six, Sarah allows herself to be persuaded by her friend Galen to attend the Mid-Winter Feast. They are invited by the Wendron Witches and Galen is flattered to be invited. While there, Sarah is consoled by Morwenna who says the witches are all helping search for Simon and that "all will be well" with Sarah's "other three children" who are separated from Sarah at the moment. Sarah counters, saying there are only two others - apparently referring to Jenna and Nicko. While Morwenna doesn't identify the other three, she does say there are three.

Simon, meanwhile, returns to the Heap house in search of Simon. Gringe, the Gatekeeper, quickly informs the Supreme Custodian of Silas's return but Silas has Marcia's KeepSafe charm and remains safe. At home, Silas finds Simon is not there but discovers a removal man is...