Pages 159-183 Summary

Granny complains that her broom is iced up. Nanny tries to get alongside her, but Granny's broom is whipping out of control and on fire. When Granny's broom fails completely, Nanny pulls off some fancy aerobatics to pluck Granny from the air. The two witches, despite Nanny's misgivings, continue the journey astride Nanny's broom. Granny arrives in time to get into position and cast the time-bending spell. It is a success. The first kiss between Magrat and her Fool lasts fifteen years.

The witches discuss the matter of finding Tomjon now that he is of age. Granny figures boy probably wound up, much like many people of destiny, in Ankh-Morpork, The Fool, meanwhile, is to be sent abroad to perform a task for Felmet. Magrat, once again, unsuccessfully tries to convince the Fool to leave the king's employ. The Fool, however...