Chapter 9. Shift – Corry surprises everyone, most of all himself, and returns to Laven-lay a hero. Chapter 10. The Agreement – Capricia agrees to help Corry acclimate to Panamindorah on her own terms. Chapter 11. Aspects of a Dinner Conversation – Corry listens to talk of a new centaur king, a new source of furs, and the ascension to power of Syrill’s arch enemy, Lexus.