Part 1, Chapter 4 Summary

Everand and Heloise go to Basel after withdrawing Heloise's inheritance. It is enough for them to survive on for the life they plan to lead. Everand realizes that while he is less sure that he never wants to see Lahardane, Heloise's feelings are now stronger. He sees that Heloise wants exile. Even though his feelings are not in agreement with hers, his first priority is to look after her, so they move on to Lugano after the business they planned to do in Basel was complete.

Part 1, Chapter 4 Analysis

In this chapter there is disconnection of two kinds. Heloise and Everand have become completely disconnected from Lahardane such that they are moving farther south even as their daughter is being found. Also, they are less at one with each other than they previously were, but instead of talking about it, Everand...