Chapter 5, The Art of Dreaming Summary

Next evening, la Gorda says that they are too complacent and self-absorbed since the Sorcerers leave. Don Juan expects Carlos to be able to bring out his double only twice, so healing Soledad and Rosa should have drained him. Instead, it restores his power and he experiences true "seeing." Sorcerers "look" at the tonal but "see" the nagual. The Nagual is a stalker, turning into prey even his weaknesses, as la Gorda's 23-day fast stalks her overeating. A warrior must also have a purpose,and hers is entering the other world.

Josefina pretends to be a strange man sleeping next to Carlos as a prank, for the sisters dislike the changes in their lives. La Gorda recalls dreaming of Carlos in the city and with the sisters searches next door to his hotel. Had they...