Meetings at Southport

Southport is a town situated on the west side of the Moon River estuary and, as the title of Chapter 17 of 'Hope' suggests, there are to be some meetings at Southport. But to discover who meets whom and for what purpose, you will need to read the chapter.

The chapter begins with the five members of the company remaining on Gull Island seeking passage back to the mainland. Meanwhile, in the Central Kobold mountains, Gordeve is meeting with her spy and her generals. Two plans are hatched - one to steal a valuable possession from one member of the company and the other to launch an invasion of one of the countries of the alliance. What do they plan to steal, and which country will be invaded?

At the same time, Queen Sofee of Atmos sets off for West Thorland to lead a group to search Telemann's Wall for any secret openings or tunnels. Who is the handsome man who meets her at Southport and falls in love with her?

Who is the person who visits Sim late in the evening and what task will he be given?

The company have a problem in recovering the next tooth, but finally overcome the problem. Who or what are the mysterious Ballybogs and Phynnodderee mentioned in the next instructions? The company set off for the Tee River delta to find out.

The answers to all the questions above can be found in the chapter. Read the chapter and purchase the book at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089