Twelve: Northward and Thirteen: Stardock Summary

As Arutha, Martin, and Laurie leave Sarth, Jimmy catches up, telling them that Havram, the man who had recruited Laughing Jack to the Nighthawks, has been following them. Jimmy used his reputation as a Mocker from Krondor to make Havram disappear. He tells the group that a small caravan is coming behind them that would probably appreciate extra guards. They hide with them while their enemies look for four men instead of a caravan.

The caravan arrives uneventfully to the city of Ylith, where the small party quietly enters the city trying to avoid notice. A Hadati Hillman, a member of a fighting tribe from the hills, watches and follows them. Laurie meets a boyhood friend, Roald, who leads them to an inn, the Northerner, where they eat. Laurie sings, as is the custom. As...