The Colour of Magic Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapter 1: pp. 42-52 Summary

Chapter 1: The Colour of Magic, pp. 42-52 Summary

Rincewind struggles with the Luggage, which refuses to let go of his robe. The imp in the black box pops out and tells Rincewind that the Luggage will not release him until he gives in. Rincewind sits down to consider how to find Twoflower. The imp suggests he use magic, but Rincewind says he only knows one spell and it would not be of much use. They discuss other types of magic, such as being able to harness lightning, but the logic escapes Rincewind as he is very hungry. The imp recommends he look inside the Luggage for some food. Rincewind pokes around and finds a package of hard biscuits and a bottle of water. He is puzzled why Twoflower brought water, and the imp says it is because he did not trust the water in Ankh-Morpork.

Rincewind heads toward Ymor's lair and distracts the guard with gold coins....
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