Apprehending what has changed. Marfisa finally declares her love, and Ysabel learns the bitterest of truths.

“We’re closed”– four Golden cards– Cinnamon, Auburn, Chestnut & Wenge– not a Game– Tableau– Thundering bootheels– who They’re looking for– Sweetwater; Springwater– why She came– a Rondel of Teeth– a history of Vanport– a word with Gordon– a Reason– Silently, & with Great care– enough– what her Majesty requires– so Uncertainly keen; such Delicate anguish– “Only what you need!”