Part 6 (Pages 481-514) Summary

Francis continues his work with the Commission. At the same time, he continues his secret work with MI5 of keeping an eye on certain individuals. Francis continues to work with Ross, and Ross, because of Francis, soon gains a reputation as a critic. Ross tells Francis one day that he has proved a link between the Marriage of Cana painting and the Drollig Hansel. He says that he believes the picture to be political rather than alchemical. He is going to write an article about it, and Francis decides not to tell Ross the truth about the painting. When the article comes out, it causes quite a stir. Francis' career as a painter is forever ruined. He wants to paint again, but obviously he cannot paint in his usual style. He would have to learn to paint in a...