Chapter 19, Enemies Summary

Petra writes an article titled, "You Can't Fight an Epidemic With a Fence" under her pen name, Martel. The article is posted on the early warning network. This propaganda challenges Peter Wiggin to take action and live up to his title. It is aimed at provoking Alai into making a move. Now they must sit and wait to see if it brings about the desired results.

Alai and Virlomi sit side by side, but even with the semblance of equality, Virlomi is not happy. Today's meeting with the Muslims is important and they resent her presence. What she says rubs them wrong. When they say something to Alai, Virlomi answers. Alai asks for the writing in the essay to be compared to other writings Peter Wiggin has had published. He will not take preemptive actions based on speculation. Some of the...