Chapter Thirteen: Cumbria Summary

When Jack wakes, after several brief attempts at consciousness, he is in unfamiliar surroundings, and his sword and Blaise's mirror are nearby. He wonders how they got there. Becka comes in with a tray and Jack is as overjoyed to see her as she is to see that he is improving. He learns they are in Leander's house and have been for three days. Hastings comes in the room and expresses pleasure that Jack has regained consciousness. Jack sends Becka downstairs to get him a book or two from the library so that he can have a private conversation with Hastings. Finally, Hastings admits that Longbranch is not the only one who wants him to fight in the tournament. He admits to having lied to both him and Linda, and reminds Jack that he is worth a fortune to...