Chapter Seventeen and Chapter Eighteen Summary

In Chapter Seventeen the girls are free to make their own schedules, and many practice subjects from class on their own. They do not talk about the prince but each girl has her own daydreams, and Miri wishes Peder were there to take her mind off the prince. Esa is worried the prince will dislike her because of her injured arm, but Miri tries to make her feel better by joking. Suddenly the wagons arrive and the girls are sent to their bedchamber. The prince is described as tall with dark hair. The girls make a pact that they will be happy for whoever is chosen. Britta falls ill that night and the girls take care of her as they prepare for the ball. The school has been made over into an elegant ballroom. The...