Roland enquires about the number of horses in the Barony, discovering he has been lied to with Susan revealing the true extent of their numbers in the Barony. Roland calls Fran Lengyll a liar due to this realization, with Susan questioning her father's death, as Fran told her it was a freak accident. Roland asks to meet her at Citgo two days from now and they share a passionate kiss. Susan is in her room awaiting the completion of her Reaptide Festival gown. Mayor Thorin appears and dry-humps her.