Pages 55-81 Summary

The taxman returns to Lord Felmet with only the two coins that Magrat deigned to offer out of pity. The witches weren't interested in paying taxes to support government services. Lord Felmet is not amused. Fearful that Lord Felmet will ask him to return to the witches and once again endure their disapproving looks, the taxmen is pleased to learn the king plans to have him tortured instead. Lord Felmet broods over how much he hates his newly-won kingdom. He senses the land's resentment of him in return. The Fool does his best to distract the lord, but Felmet continues to obsess over the imagined blood on his hand.

A year passes. Olwyn and playwright Hwel discuss which plays they will attempt in the coming season. Baby Tomjon lurks nearby. Hwel retreats to alter his current play as per Olwyn's request...