The continuation of Aubrey and Lord Ruth Vinn's tumultuous journey, marked by feverish delirium, repentance, and a perilous encounter with robbers

The chapter follows Aubrey's feverish state where he pleads with Ruth Vinn to spare his deceased love, Iante. Ruth Vinn, showing repentance, cares for Aubrey during his recovery, but their interactions remain tumultuous, leading to a dramatic confrontation with robbers in a defile.