Chapter 9 - Chapter 16 Summary

Chapter 9 - After Hanno is gone, Ira tells herself over and over that he will one day come back. Kestrel tells Ira everything that has happened to her, including the map and the verse, "The song of the wind singer will set you free. Then seek the homeland". Ira reveals that Aramanth was never meant to be the homeland. Ira knows she must hide her daughter, because they won't be able to keep their house very longer. The next morning, they are thrown out by a squad of wardens. As the family discusses what to do, Bowman sees Mumpo in the crowd. Bowman fills Mumpo in on the plan, then returns to the house and helps pack trunks at the very top back room. Meanwhile, Mumpo, disguised as Kestrel, runs down the street, drawing away the wardens. Kestrel, meanwhile...