Ged goes to the mountaintop with the mage, Ogion, expecting to learn great spells. Instead, Ogion leads Ged high into the wilderness, neither speaking nor teaching. When Ged complains, his teacher tells him he must be silent to hear. At Ogion's cabin, Ged begins to study the ancient runes of Hardic, which has its roots in the Old Speech. All wizards must learn the Old Speech in order to understand and control their spells better. Ged is glad to learn this, but would be happier learning a few spells as well. All winter Ged studies. In the spring, Ogion sends Ged to gather herbs in the meadows. Ged does this with enthusiasm since Ogion does not mind if he dawdles, playing and exploring.
One day Ged finds a beautiful girl in a.....
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