Chapters 14-18 Summary

In Chapter 14, Abdullah is not in a good mood. The group travels upward and eventually sees a pimple of civilization on the horizon. The soldier tries to get Abdullah to cheer up by saying that while they have been delayed, certainly things will start to move faster now that Kingsbury is in sight. Nothing will appease Abdullah.

The soldier tries to empathize with Abdullah. He says he understands that Abdullah is tired, in love, impatient, and so forth. However, Abdullah must understand that Fate does not care what happens, nor does the genie. Abdullah asks him to explain.

"Because he hates everyone," said the soldier. "Maybe it's his nature - though I daresay being shut in the bottle doesn't help any. But don't forget that whatever his feelings, he's always got to grant you a wish. Why make it hard for...