Chapter Seventeen: The Game Summary

In the morning, Jack confirms it is really Ellen who will be his opponent and it is almost a relief when it is time to go. He locks Will and Fitch in, promising to see them in a while. Jack talks to Linda and the others and then notices Nick. He embraces him, and tells him he agrees - it is much too noisy in England. Ellen arrives alone, and they both stand, listening to the rules. The contest begins. Every thirty minutes, they break for five, and Hastings coaches Jack. At times, he has the advantage, but allows her to regroup before continuing, and the crowd boos. Ellen wounds his right arm and it is all Jack can do to hold his sword. When he has trouble stopping her, he throws out a charm and she...