Chapter 9 Summary

From the time Anodos first meets his shadow until he arrives at the palace of Fairy Land, the shadow seems to dictate their course of action. The shadow influences everything that Anodos comes in contact with, even to the point of killing flowers when he lies down to rest. As their time together increases, the shadow becomes more mobile and is able to move around in front of Anodos. Furthermore, the shadow begins to send out tendrils of shadow, one of which extends so far that it smites the sun so that it darkens.

Anodos meets the knight again, only this time the man appears prouder, and there is less rust covering his armor. The two men travel together for a few days, and Anodos begins to enjoy the knight's company. Just as he decides to discuss the Maiden of the Alder and...