Chapter 8, The Wall of Thorns, Summary

Taran and Gurgi take Kaw and approach the compound. They walk a short distance and find themselves face to face with a large wall of thorns. Taran suspects there must be an entrance at some point, so he sends Kaw to check out the perimeter. However, Kaw does not return. After waiting several hours, Taran and Gurgi decide to attempt to climb over the wall. However, the thorns tear into their skin before it somehow wraps itself around them and throws them over the wall.

When Taran wakes, he finds that the evil wizard, Morda, has taken him, Kaw, and Gurgi captive. Around Morda's neck is a necklace similar to the one Taran's princess wears. Taran learns that the princess's missing mother spent the night in this compound many years ago while searching for her...