Brenar and Lark escape by throwing away the other sunglasses. Lark is despondent, because she realizes killers are still after her. Lark asks Brenar to teach her to fight. Brenar says no. "If I teach you to fight, it'll make my job harder." Brenar gives her a Buck Up And Get Strong speech. Brenar takes them to a new town, where he knows a sorcerer who might be able to help them figure out what's going on. As a price for the sorcerer's help, Brenar has to fight a duel. Brenar fights a duel.