Chapter 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Summary

In Chapter 15, it is Harvest Day and everyone gets the day off to celebrate. There is a traveling fair at the castle and the Baron pays for it all. Will is on his way to the castle to see his ward mates. Will has been with Halt for three months learning to ride and practicing with weapons and how to move without being seen. He is ready for a holiday, but does not relish seeing Horace. It is Jenny's idea for all the ward mates to get together. She is baking them pies to entice them to the gathering. Jenny is Master Chubb's prize pupil and her pies are legendary within the castle.

Will has arrived early for the meeting and takes the opportunity to pick apples for Tug to eat. The Baron rides past on his way to the fairgrounds and greets...