Among the Hills a Winding Way...

Spiritus' inn does not indeed exhibit a bountiful splendour; neither

does it host an exclusive society. Vigorous countryside people enjoy

themselves

intellects - which both are half empty. They obtain their delight by

means of cheap liquors and racy talk. Standing out like an ametyst

jewel in a dungheap, the passionate feeling between Atrament and

Calamaria begins to crystalize here. The first night they spend

together is filled with eerie occult practices.

Approximately at the same moment a ceremonial feast is being held at

the Jilemnice castle to welcome the new lord in his dominion.

Satrapold encounters the castle's inferior and drinks liquor

specialities, talking boastfully.