Chapter 9: Eyes and Ears and Chapter 10: Back in the Maze Summary

Raisa is then summoned to the Queen's chambers where the Queen wants to discuss Raisa's upcoming sixteenth name day, voicing her opinion that a southern alliance would probably not be a good idea. Raisa tries to talk politics of war with her mother, but is quickly shut down. The Queen seems to want Raisa settled soon. The Queen warns Raisa that her clandestine meetings with Amon have to stop, having been told about them by Magret. Raisa, filled with indignation, tells her mother that her behavior with the High Wizard isn't appropriate either, and all reason leaves the Queen. Raisa drops a curtsy and leaves, the Queen promising to discuss the issue with Captain Byrne. Raisa sits in the small temple on the roof and...