Summary

Lila is on her way to the Stone's Throw when she sees a boy begging for coins. She gives him a few. Barron observes this, and smiles approvingly. Suddenly a group of other boys approaches, robs the begging boy, and runs away. Lila puts on her mask and hat disguise and gives chase.

In Chapter 2, back in Red London, Kell seeks the address given to him with the letter, and suddenly senses magic all around him. He sees a figure in the distance. He opens the letter, and it is blank. He feels in his pocket for the object the woman gave him. As the figure moves toward him, he runs.

Switching back to Lila's point-of-view in Chapter 3, she chases the gang of boys and they run in opposite directions. She catches one, only to find herself cornered by the others who...