Summary

When John Byro continued bemoaning the loss of his horse, Khosrove bellowed. He did not think the animal was worth such attention, nor did he believe John Byro needed a surrey. John Byro remained unbending. Disgusted by the man's concerns with money and possessions, Khosrove stormed out. Aram's mother apologized and tried explaining Khosrove's behavior.

After John Byro left, Aram ran over to Mourad's house. He found his cousin talking tending and talking to "a young robin, which could not fly" (9). Aram breathlessly told Mourad what he had learned about John Byro and the horse. He demanded Mourad teach him how to ride before they returned the horse. Mourad insisted that would take too long. Desperate to learn, Aram did not care if they had to keep the horse for a year. Mourad was incredulous, blaming Aram for "inviting a member of the...