Chapter 7 - 9 Summary

In chapter 7, Shea wakes feeling dazed and has little memory of getting out of the Marsh. Flick is equally surprised and distressed they have lost Leah but puts on an act of bravo assuring them both that Menion always turns up. Knowing further searching is too risky, the brothers decide to travel north to the Silver River.

Since it is almost dark, they stop and rest. The brothers finally sleep only to waken when they sense danger. Seeing a Skull Bearer flying over the river makes them realize there is no place to hide. A flashing light on the other bank draws the attention of the creature until it flies into the distance. An old man appears with a light and tells the brothers to sit and sleep and they will find their trip has been shortened when they wake. After...