Part 1, Kotir: Chapters 19-26 Summary

In Chapter 19, Gingivere puts holes in the cell walls so that Ferdy and Coggs might visit with one another in his cell. At the same time, Martin and his friends have deciphered enough of the riddle to know where to begin their quest for Salamandastron.

In Chapter 20, as Martin, Dinny, and Gonff set out on their quest, the Corim travels to Kotir to put into action a plan to feed Ferdy and Coggs while they figure out a way to rescue them. Tsarmina see the woodlanders taking up position around Kotir even before Cludd, her captain of the guard, can return and tell her. At the same time, Cludd sends three soldiers after Martin and his friends. Tsarmina leads a group of soldiers out against the woodlanders and a battle ensues.

In Chapter 21, Martin and his friends...