 Hawkmoon and D'Averc learn that they are in Amarehk (America).At Bewchard's house Hawkmoon and D'Averc meet his sister Jeleana, but are summoned to the quayside by the news that Bewchard's ship has been torched in revenge for his sinking of Valjon's ship.While they are gone Valjon visits Bewchard's house and threatens Jeleana.