Chapter 17 Summary

A new day dawns, and at midday, Kira asks Thomas to accompany her to the Fen in search of Jo's home. Kira wants to see the place that was home to Jo and is home to Matt. Though he is surprised by the request, Thomas agrees. They have not seen Matt in two days, and they are curious about his absence.

Along the way, Kira and Matt pass the weaver's shed, and the women there tell Kira that Matt has not been seen for days, though they are glad of it. Vandara and her friends also snarl like beasts and laugh at Kira, though she ignores them and continues on toward the Fen. They encounter some of Matt's friends, who say that Matt has run off, though they have no idea to where.

As Kira and Matt enter the Fen, Kira is appalled...