Chapter Fifteen through Chapter Seventeen Summary

In Chapter Fifteen, Harry rides back across the gap with Sungold and Narknon, and Harry notices half her army has been killed. Kentarre explains that the rider on the white horse is Thurra, leader of the Northern army. Suddenly, Richard arrives, and embraces his sister warmly. When Jack jokes about throwing away his career to join them, Harry is suddenly aware that Jack and the rest of his men have violated their regulations. Richard admits that he thought Father had told Harry about their Hill blood, and he is surprised to learn she became a Rider without being aware of her heritage. He pledges his loyalty to her, as Harry tells the rest of the army that if they can hold the pass until nightfall, they are free to make their way back to Corlath...