Chapters 9-10 Summary

In chapter nine, Ranofer goes to the stonecutting shop sore from his latest beating. Gebu arrives behind him, taking his coppers for the day before and that day from Pai. Ranofer watches and comes to realize that Gebu is wearing new sandals. This makes Ranofer realize that Gebu has had many new things lately. Ranofer tells this to his friends at lunch and they discuss the situation. It is decided that they will begin spying on Gebu and his friends, with Ranofer following Gebu while Heqet would follow Wenamon and the Ancient Setma. The Ancient warns the boys to be very careful. Ranofer intends to follow Gebu that night when he sneaks out during the night, but accidentally falls asleep.

In chapter ten, the three friends compare notes, but they really have nothing to share. That night, Ranofer follows Gebu to...