Chapter Five, The Announcement - Inigo: Pages 107-138 Summary

Inigo grew up in the small village of Arabella in the mountains of Central Spain. His mother died in childbirth but Inigo was truly happy because of his father, Domingo Montoya. Domingo is a master craftsman sword maker, although he does not like to market his skills. One day, a dark, broad-shouldered man knocks on Domingo's door requesting a special sword. Domingo tries to put the man off but when the dark man shows the six-fingers on his right hand, Domingo is overcome with thoughts of the challenge. For the next year Domingo slaves over the sword, one day excited, the next full of despair. Finally the sword is done and it is perfection. The six-fingered man returns and disagrees that the sword is perfect. He refuses to pay...