Six: Reception and Seven: Wedding Summary

King Lyam arrives at Krondor with his entourage. Jimmy meets each of the Royal family, and renews his friendship with Anita. He learns that Arutha and Anita had planned to find him again upon their return to Krondor. As the King and Prince begin to go inside, the Dog Soldiers of Kesh arrive escorting the ambassador. The Duke of Yabon, Earl Kumani, and the Tsurani warriors arrive. As the square clears, Jimmy sees Laughing Jack, back from the dead. He later meets a little boy and his firedrake, Fantus. He learns that the boy and firedrake belong to the magician, Pug. Laurie is still unsure of his ability to marry the King's sister.

Lord Vondros counsels with King Lyam, Prince Arutha, and others about the movements of goblins and the Dark Brothers. They fear the...