Chapters 43 - 48 Summary

In Chapter 43, the ship comes through the maelstrom. The port of Suthnas is a rough place where rebels and criminals take refuge. It appears beautiful to Limbeck because it has sunlight and blue skies. Haplo, Limbeck, and Alfred elect to stay for the ride to the high realm. When an elf who agrees to buy tobacco for Hugh returns, he says there is a reward posted for Hugh's head. There is a reward out for Alfred also. Bane asks if there is no reward for him and Hugh tells him that Stephen does not want Bane back. Hugh asks Alfred what he makes of Haplo. Alfred gets nervous and says he doesn't make anything of Haplo. The trip to the high realm takes two weeks. Days pass and it gets colder and colder and they still have not found the high...