Groghe and Robinton continue their trip to Tillek. Along the way, Groghe insists on telling everyone about Robinton's arbitration, until Robinton himself is sick of hearing the story. Lord Melongel was pleased to hear of Robinton's safe arrival and his success at solving that long-running dispute. Robinton felt obliged to point out his dismissal from Benden Hold, which Melongel waved aside as being of no account. Robinton meets Kasia. He was only one of many attracted to her. Robinton planned to make a harp for Kasia, to present it to her on her birthday.