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Hobb confronts the irritating truth that he is living in a fantasy adventure story. He puts the pieces of his knowledge together, and throws himself into a confrontation with the Herald that will absolutely, definitely end with his own messy death.

As the courthouse siege escalates, Hobb finds himself losing control of the people he needs to control the most. The Crown Prince finds a new game to play with Hobb, and Professor Pie reappears with a marvelous machine.

Hobb, pressed by demands from many sides, justifies both the Big Lie and the Little Lie. The Man With the Metal Face reaches his first goal. Merrily Hunter proves unhelpful, and Prince Leeland makes an explosive discovery.

The Herald's former identity is revealed.  Hobb finds that his arrangement of votes at the Moot leaves something to be desired--but his efforts with Merrily bear fruit.  Part 2 of 2.

Hobb finally reaches Roosterfoot, and hears the story of Boris's strange adventures. He sets about balancing diplomacy with the delegates, the Herald, and Merrily Hunter.  Part 1 of 2.

Ambushed by Snugg mercenaries on the road to Roosterfoot, Hobb the Wise follows Cyrus Stoat's footsteps into a dead end. His bodyguards come to regret their choice of clothing color.

Mr. Robe demonstrates a marvelous new device for enforcing justice, but some bugs remain. Hobb meets a new friend in the dungeons beneath Hoel.  Part 2 of 2.

Hobb the Wise attempts to rein in his legal opponents, but makes an error in judgment that sparks a standoff at the Old High Court.  Part 1 of 2.