Chapter 7 Summary

Miranda remarks that Farley has not returned since his last visit, returning the kite. While Miranda was used to her isolation before, she now finds it harder to bear without the social companionship that Farley provided. At the same time, Wysteria is becoming increasingly sick. Her fever is making her delirious and eventually Miranda simply has to leave Bourne Manor to find a doctor for her, despite Wysteria's protestations. She took two of the Hounds with her.

As soon as Miranda is out of view of Bourne Manor, she is overwhelmed by the beauty of the hyacinth and elderberry trees and is filled with the aroma of Spring. She must move slowly, due to her steel boots, but she yearns to be free of the Manor, despite Wysteria's illness. On the way, she is stopped by seven boys who jeer at her. They...