Chapter 12, The Wager, Summary

Dorath informs Taran that he wants payment for the food and the protection he and his men gave to Taran and his friends. Taran has nothing to offer but his sword, though he does not wish to give up the sword because it was a gift from Dallben. Dorath then offers to fight Taran and says that the winner of the fight gets to keep the sword. Taran agrees after Dorath promises to keep his men out of the fight. The two begin to fight. At first it is a fair fight, but when Dorath brings out a knife, Taran has no chance at winning. Taran argues that Dorath is fighting unfairly, but Dorath will have none of it. Dorath wins the fight and takes the sword, leaving Taran to bleed on the floor.

Chapter 12, The Wager, Analysis

Dorath's...