Summary

In Chapter 12, "Of Bridges and Riddles, and the Many Unappealing Characteristics of Trolls," the Woodsman kills a raven, saying the ravens and wolves hunt together. He predicts the wolves are closing in on them and urges David to hurry. They come to a ravine and David sees Harpies flying through the air. He is confused by their presence. They soon come to a pair of bridges across the gorge. Trolls are guarding the bridges and David uses a trick he learned from a book to discover which of the trolls is telling the truth about which bridge is safe to use. David is crossing the bridge when the wolves attack. The Woodsman orders David to cut the ropes holding the bridge so that the wolves can't follow, even though it means the Woodsman also can't follow. David reluctantly obeys and watches as the...