Chapter 10 Summary

Anodos' journey takes him to a desert region inhabited by goblin-fairies. Each time Anodos encounters a group of goblins, they mock him and perform for him. However, when they see the Shadow, they look on Anodos with pity and contempt but allow him to pass without further ridicule.

Anodos finds a stream to refresh himself at and then decides to follow its course. After pursuing this course for sometime, Anodos comes upon an unattended boat. He clambers into the vessel and allows it to take him where it will. Anodos awakens to find that the boat has brought him to a glimmering palace. Using a board that was part of a seat to paddle, Anodos propels the boat to shore and disembarks.

He climbs a slight slope to arrive at the entrance to the palace. Anodos mounts a series of steps until he...