The Keeper of Secrets

In chapter 16 of 'Hope', we are introduced to one of the most unique characters in this or similar books - Percival, the Keeper of Secrets.

The chapter begins with more description of the Festival of Music and Dance and news of the Council at Fort Holt. Then the company moves on to their next location - Gull Island. At least, most of them do. Only Helge and Wim decide to travel with the mule, Faithful, from Jackville to Southport by land - a journey that will take them several kilometres inland as they round the estuary of the Moon River.

After a short sea crossing, the rest of the company walk to the highest point on Gull Island where they stay the night in a hut. Their efforts to find the next tooth prove unfruitful until Perkin makes a discovery. However, the surprising outcome of his discovery is only made clear when Percival, the Keeper of Secrets, arrives and explains all to him.

Percival also reveals a secret to Squire that he cannot quite understand. Also read about the latest attack from the enemy and find out what Percival has to say about Jippers and his secret.

What are the secrets that Percival shares with Perkin, Squire and Jippers, and how does he know these secrets? To find out the answers to these and many more questions, you need to read Chapter 16 of the first part of the trilogy 'Windows on Our World' by Les Bill Gates. Purchase the book at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089