In Skullcup, Baudin has been missing for six days now. Patrols have been put up, and the camp has been searched thouroughly. Felisin is in Bula's tavern with Beneth. She is aware that Beneth suspects her now, because he thinks she knows where Baudin is. He has taken her back only to destroy her by drowning her into durhang. Later, they join Beneth's patrol squad and find themselves under attack from Dosii guards who are rebelling against the Malazan rule.