Book 7: Chapter 23 Summary

The Italian Opera, the same time, July 28, 1714

Sergeant Bob has instructed Eliza to seek refuge in the Opera House for protection as the angry mob draws nearer. Music plays from within the building and Eliza realizes that rehearsals are underway. While Jack and De Gex duel nearby, Eliza feels obligated to warn the thespians. Eliza follows the music and tries to evacuate the musicians before Jack and De Gex arrive, but the conductor will not hear of it and the musicians use their instruments to fight with the men until they take the fight outside.

Book 7: Chapter 23 Analysis

Bob feels obligated to protect Eliza and his country from the civil war. With the mob and the lit fires growing, Bob decides the impending danger outside is mounting and that Eliza should hide until he has dealt with the larger of the...