Describe the loyalty and honor that forces Fitz, Burrich, Chade and the others to realize that they must serve Regal even if he is not a good king. What seems to be the turning point for Burrich and Chade when they begin to openly resist Regal despite the fact that he is now king?

Explain the complex relationship that Molly and Fitz have. Do you think Fitz should have given her up or given up his king? Explain.

Molly claims to hate being lied to but in the end Fitz says it is the truth that broke what so many of his lies held together. Would Molly have been able to handle all the truths that Fitz carried if he had told her the truth from the first regarding being an assassin and using the Wit? Explain your answer.

Burrich tells Fitz that the...