Chapter 12

Richard and Kahlan stand facing the direction of the sound. Richard stands prepared to draw his sword, when he realizes that the person calling their names is Zedd. As Zedd and the resistance fighters approach, Richard and Kahlan notice that Zedd's hands are bound. Kahlan asks, "Why is Zedd bound?" The resistance leader comes forward and says, "Apologies Mother Confessor, we found him wondering in the woods two evening ago and was unsure of his identity and loyalties, we bound him for our protection until we could confirm his identity and loyalties. We had to make sure he was who he says he was after the recent infiltration." After speaking with Kahlan and Richard, the leader removes Zedd's restraints and apologies to the wizard. Zedd accepts his apology and says that he understands given the recent event.

The group returns to the campsite to eat and rest while Richard, Kahlan and Zedd catch up on their adventures since they last saw one another. After they have completed their stories Zedd says, "Bags boy, looks like I cannot leave the two of you alone without you getting into trouble." The group laughs, while Kahlan and Richard smile at one another.

Richard, Kahlan and Zedd say their goodbyes to the resistant fighters and start out.

The trio has been traveling for a day now and Kahlan's wound from three days earlier is still bleeding and is causing her pain. Richard asks Zedd to see if he can do something for her, he has done his best to keep the wound from being infected. After Kahlan is healed the trio rests before continue their quest.