Chapter 11, Dorath, Summary

Doli separates from the group to return home and inform his people of Morda's death. Taran and his friends continue toward the Free Commots. A short time later, they come across a group of men who have food and a warm fire. Full of desire for the food, Taran and his friends decide to risk danger by asking to join the group for the night. They are quickly welcomed and fed, but Taran suspects the men are not honorable men. Soon he learns this is true. The men are a band of swords for hire led by a man named Dorath. Dorath learns that Taran is searching for the Mirror of Llunet and believes it to be a treasure hunt. Dorath insists that he and his men accompany Taran and receive half the treasure. Taran attempts to refuse but finds this...