Kvothe sleeps and recovers, then helps deal with the bandit bodies. The leader of the bandits is not among the corpses, implying that he has escaped. They stay at the camp for three days as they recover from their wounds. Amongst the remnants of the camp is a box with a map of the forest and Alveron’s stolen taxes. Kvothe distributes a gold coin to each person as compensation for their actions, stealing an extra three coins for himself. He asks Tempi to help him learn to sword fight; Tempi asks him to teach him the lute. They depart.

Tempi begins to teach Kvothe the Ketan, his stretches. Their progress is slowed by Hespe’s injured leg and a thick bog. As night falls, they hear singing and pursue the voice. They find Felurian.

Felurian sings as they watch on with a mix of horror and interest. Kvothe resolves to chase her down, telling the others he will meet them in three days at the Pennysworth. He follows her through the woods and catches her. The two have intercourse.