Chapter 16 Summary

When Foyle comes to his senses again, he is in the Star Chamber with the others. Everyone seeks to procure their agenda. Foyle wants punishment for his crimes and redemption from his sins. Presteign wants his PyrE returned to him. He is willing to make Foyle his heir for this and he is willing to give him Olivia. Captain Y'ang-Yeovil wants the PyrE for the government so they can win the war against the Outer Planets. He offers to make Foyle a hero.

Jisbella wants Foyle to destroy the PyrE because it is too dangerous and she wants him to have his redemption. Dagenham wants the secret of space jaunting. Most of all, they want this all kept secret. Foyle will not agree to any of it. He returns to Old St. Pat's where he gathers up the lead isotope box containing the...