Part 3, Of Water and Warriors: Chapters 46-52 Summary

In Chapter 46, Tsarmina sets her soldiers out to set traps for the woodlanders in Mossflower, unaware of the impending attack. When the woodlanders arrive in Kotir's parade grounds, Tsarmina is outraged. Martin tells Tsarmina she has until sundown to leave or she will be killed. Tsarmina immediately sets about setting her archers on the ground outside the fortress. The squirrels outsmart Tsarmina, killing half her archers from the trees above them. Moments later, Tsarmina sends out soldiers to attack the woodlanders. A short battle ensues, ending in something of a tie.

In Chapter 47, late that evening, Martin speaks to Tsarmina again. Tsarmina not only refuses to leave, but she fires and arrow into Martin's leg, wounding him. Tsarmina promises her soldiers double rations if they will remain and fight. Later, Martin...