Jude decides to rescue the Ghost before fleeing Faerie. She returns to Madoc’s tent, where a suspicious Oriana finally guesses her true identity. Jude begs Oriana not to tell Madoc and instead write to Vivienne to come get Jude. Oriana can then tell Madoc that Vivienne took Taryn away because she was missing her sisters and Oak. Oriana relents and sends Vivienne a message by snow-owl. She drowns Jude with household work so she can keep an eye on her. Madoc summons Jude to his tent and tells her she should have her own dwelling. Jude sneaks a glance at the map of Elfhame laid out in Madoc’s tent, which indicates the battle plan to attack the kingdom from all sides. As Jude sets up her own tent, Oriana tells her that Vivienne has sent word she will be coming for Jude the next morning. Jude realizes she has only one night to rescue the Ghost.

Alone in her tent, Jude is surprised by a visit from the Roach and Cardan, who have also arrived at the encampment to save her. Vivienne sought their help after hearing from Oriana. Vivienne and Taryn are now waiting for Jude outside the encampment.