Chapters 1 to 4 Summary and Analysis

In the Chapter 1, the book opens with a discussion about what is bothering the chickens. Richard wonders what is bothering them and Kahlan wonders if Richard's grandfather is pestering them or wonders if they are grouchy because they were kept up at night.

The village children had probably been chasing the chickens from their roost.

The house smelled like basalm sticks, roasted peppers and onions.

There was the sound of the drums and the boldas and there seemed to be a haunting melody and welcomed ancestors to the celebration.

Lord Rahl is asked if he is already bored with his wife and they realize that it was not just a dream.

Kahlan was glad that they were both able to laugh again and she thought it was a dream come true.

Kahlan had realized some time ago in the...