Summary

Part VII

Chapter 73

Sham tells everyone else that he will be going on with the Shroakes. The Bajjers want revenge on the Manihiki ferronavy train. Sirocco wants to continue on with the Shroakes at least a while. Vurinam is also interested in continuing on. Naphi will stay on with her train and go with the Shroakes.

Chapter 74

At night, up ahead, a Bajjer scout sees something. They see winged creatures, which ultimately scatter. Naphi does not look ahead, but behind, sensing something beyond them there. Mocker-Jack is coming after them. Naphi realizes the creature has been toying with them, made them believe they were hunting it, when all the while, it was the other way around. The beast is only a few hours off. But, even closer draws the Manihiki navy.

Chapter 75

At dawn, the people on the Medes see...