Chapter 6 Summary

Silvina, Rocky, other fire lizards, and Menolly help care for Piemur during his recovery. One day he is visited by an old man in tattered clothing. The man turns out to be Sebell in disguise, a ruse he will use when he infiltrates into the Nabol Gather. Sebell tells Piemur that Lord Meron is suspected of trading for fire lizards with the Oldtimers. Since Lord Meron is dying, another important consideration will be who will be named his heir. Piemur learns that he will travel to the Nabol valley early in the morning. He is to blend in and go unnoticed. His bruises may help shield his identity as they will convince others that he is a lowly herder apprentice and not a harper. Menolly and her fire lizards lead Piemur to the waiting dragon, Lioth. N'ton helps Piemur get atop the dragon...