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What did Tom use as a shield in the combat with the stuffed black bear?
What did Tom use as a shield in the combat with the stuffed black bear?
- A metal tray from the display table
- The glazed lid of an apothecary jar (correct)
- A piece of fabric from the counter
- A wooden plank from the floor
What was written on the label of the apothecary jar Tom used as a shield?
What was written on the label of the apothecary jar Tom used as a shield?
- Unicorn Tears Potion
- Goblin's Bane Ointment
- Blackthorn’s Wart-Be-Gone (correct)
- Dragon's Breath Elixir
What did Tom do before stepping within range of the stuffed black bear's claws?
What did Tom do before stepping within range of the stuffed black bear's claws?
- He sharpened his flour-dusted club
- He shouted a battle cry
- He polished the brass balances
- He shoved the curio cabinet aside (correct)
What was Tom's father's profession?
What was Tom's father's profession?
What was the protagonist not allowed to do as an apprentice?
What was the protagonist not allowed to do as an apprentice?
Where did the protagonist's master hide the cannon?
Where did the protagonist's master hide the cannon?
What did the protagonist consider doing to help the poor bear?
What did the protagonist consider doing to help the poor bear?
Who was the unpleasant visitor with a nose-curling stink of rose-water perfume and body odor?
Who was the unpleasant visitor with a nose-curling stink of rose-water perfume and body odor?
What precautions did the characters take while setting up the workspace for making gunpowder?
What precautions did the characters take while setting up the workspace for making gunpowder?
What did the characters use as a makeshift cannonball?
What did the characters use as a makeshift cannonball?
What did the characters decide to test the cannon by shooting at?
What did the characters decide to test the cannon by shooting at?
What unexpected consequence occurred when they fired the cannon?
What unexpected consequence occurred when they fired the cannon?
Who unexpectedly returns home and discovers the aftermath of the experiment?
Who unexpectedly returns home and discovers the aftermath of the experiment?
What is Master Benedict described as?
What is Master Benedict described as?
What did the protagonist use to translate a message on the back of a parchment?
What did the protagonist use to translate a message on the back of a parchment?
What did the characters worry about the most?
What did the characters worry about the most?
What materials are involved in making gunpowder?
What materials are involved in making gunpowder?
What did the lead shot hit, causing significant damage?
What did the lead shot hit, causing significant damage?
What did the characters use to contain the gunpowder for the cannon?
What did the characters use to contain the gunpowder for the cannon?
What did the characters decide to shoot at as a target for the cannon?
What did the characters decide to shoot at as a target for the cannon?
What is Lord Ashcombe known for in the story?
What is Lord Ashcombe known for in the story?
What is the legal requirement for non-masters in relation to mixing gunpowder?
What is the legal requirement for non-masters in relation to mixing gunpowder?
What is Christopher's mentor, Master Benedict, known for in the story?
What is Christopher's mentor, Master Benedict, known for in the story?
What does Tom express concern over regarding Christopher?
What does Tom express concern over regarding Christopher?
What raises fears of assassination in the story?
What raises fears of assassination in the story?
What does Christopher claim to have deciphered in the story?
What does Christopher claim to have deciphered in the story?
What does Tom have a bad experience with regarding Christopher?
What does Tom have a bad experience with regarding Christopher?
What is emphasized by Christopher in the story?
What is emphasized by Christopher in the story?
What is Lord Ashcombe doing in London?
What is Lord Ashcombe doing in London?
What is the protagonist, Christopher, proposing to build?
What is the protagonist, Christopher, proposing to build?
What is illegal for non-masters without a royal charter in the story?
What is illegal for non-masters without a royal charter in the story?
What is Lord Ashcombe's reputation adding to in the story?
What is Lord Ashcombe's reputation adding to in the story?
What did Christopher confess to doing in hopes of impressing Master Benedict?
What did Christopher confess to doing in hopes of impressing Master Benedict?
What did Master Benedict order Christopher to do as punishment for his mistake?
What did Master Benedict order Christopher to do as punishment for his mistake?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What protects Christopher from working on holidays?
What protects Christopher from working on holidays?
What does Christopher compare Master Benedict's approach to discipline to?
What does Christopher compare Master Benedict's approach to discipline to?
What was Hugh Coggshall's relationship to Master Benedict?
What was Hugh Coggshall's relationship to Master Benedict?
What did Christopher accidentally shoot with a cannon?
What did Christopher accidentally shoot with a cannon?
What did Christopher reflect on when comparing Master Benedict's approach to discipline?
What did Christopher reflect on when comparing Master Benedict's approach to discipline?
What did Master Benedict refrain from doing despite Christopher's mistake?
What did Master Benedict refrain from doing despite Christopher's mistake?
What did Christopher feel overwhelmed by during his demanding apprenticeship duties?
What did Christopher feel overwhelmed by during his demanding apprenticeship duties?
What did Master Benedict reprimand Christopher for?
What did Master Benedict reprimand Christopher for?
What did the apprenticeship papers protect Christopher from?
What did the apprenticeship papers protect Christopher from?
What does Christopher propose to Tom?
What does Christopher propose to Tom?
Why is Tom skeptical of Christopher's proposal?
Why is Tom skeptical of Christopher's proposal?
What is the status of mixing gunpowder for non-masters without a royal charter?
What is the status of mixing gunpowder for non-masters without a royal charter?
Who is hunting a group of killers in London?
Who is hunting a group of killers in London?
What is raising fears of assassination in the text?
What is raising fears of assassination in the text?
Who is away, leaving the shop unattended?
Who is away, leaving the shop unattended?
What does Christopher emphasize the importance and danger of?
What does Christopher emphasize the importance and danger of?
What do Christopher and Tom find in Master Benedict’s absence?
What do Christopher and Tom find in Master Benedict’s absence?
What does Tom express concern over regarding Christopher?
What does Tom express concern over regarding Christopher?
What does Christopher claim to have deciphered in the story?
What does Christopher claim to have deciphered in the story?
Who is known for brutal justice in the text?
Who is known for brutal justice in the text?
What is illegal for non-masters without a royal charter?
What is illegal for non-masters without a royal charter?
What punishment does Master Benedict give Christopher for shooting his bear with a cannon?
What punishment does Master Benedict give Christopher for shooting his bear with a cannon?
What does Christopher compare Master Benedict's approach to discipline with?
What does Christopher compare Master Benedict's approach to discipline with?
What does Christopher confess to doing in the story?
What does Christopher confess to doing in the story?
What does Christopher feel overwhelmed by?
What does Christopher feel overwhelmed by?
What does Master Benedict do that is unusual in their world?
What does Master Benedict do that is unusual in their world?
What rule does Master Benedict disregard?
What rule does Master Benedict disregard?
What does Christopher hope to achieve by confessing his actions to Master Benedict?
What does Christopher hope to achieve by confessing his actions to Master Benedict?
What does Master Benedict order Christopher to do as punishment?
What does Master Benedict order Christopher to do as punishment?
What does Christopher dread?
What does Christopher dread?
Where does Hugh Coggshall own a private workshop?
Where does Hugh Coggshall own a private workshop?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does the text provide insight into?
What does Master Benedict reprimand Christopher for?
What does Master Benedict reprimand Christopher for?
What did the protagonist enjoy doing on hot summer nights?
What did the protagonist enjoy doing on hot summer nights?
What did the protagonist do to escape the smell of the streets on hot summer nights?
What did the protagonist do to escape the smell of the streets on hot summer nights?
Where did the protagonist find the birds housed?
Where did the protagonist find the birds housed?
What did the protagonist do on the roof with the plump salt-and-pepper-speckled girl?
What did the protagonist do on the roof with the plump salt-and-pepper-speckled girl?
What metal is the cube made of?
What metal is the cube made of?
What did the character say would happen if you eat Antimony?
What did the character say would happen if you eat Antimony?
What did the character need to find to open the cube?
What did the character need to find to open the cube?
What was the date mentioned in the text?
What was the date mentioned in the text?
What did the character realize about the cube after being told there's more to the present?
What did the character realize about the cube after being told there's more to the present?
What did the cube contain inside?
What did the cube contain inside?
Where was the key to open the cube located?
Where was the key to open the cube located?
What did the character use to try to open the cube?
What did the character use to try to open the cube?
What is the protagonist's suspicion about Stubb?
What is the protagonist's suspicion about Stubb?
What does the protagonist overhear about the shop's pigeon poop?
What does the protagonist overhear about the shop's pigeon poop?
What does Stubb confront the master about?
What does Stubb confront the master about?
Why did Simon flee the city?
Why did Simon flee the city?
What leads to a further unraveling of the mystery and the characters' motivations?
What leads to a further unraveling of the mystery and the characters' motivations?
What did Stubb accuse the master of?
What did Stubb accuse the master of?
What creates a sense of secrecy and mystery in the story?
What creates a sense of secrecy and mystery in the story?
What does the protagonist seek from the master?
What does the protagonist seek from the master?
What is the tension and suspicion regarding?
What is the tension and suspicion regarding?
What is the reason for Stubb's confrontation with the master?
What is the reason for Stubb's confrontation with the master?
What does the protagonist suspect Stubb of targeting?
What does the protagonist suspect Stubb of targeting?
What is the protagonist's concern about the unknown apprentice?
What is the protagonist's concern about the unknown apprentice?
What does the apprentice use for pain relief for Master Benedict's burns?
What does the apprentice use for pain relief for Master Benedict's burns?
How does Master Benedict appear physically?
How does Master Benedict appear physically?
What does Master Benedict present to the apprentice as a surprise gift?
What does Master Benedict present to the apprentice as a surprise gift?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the narrative provide insight into?
What does the apprentice express despite the dangers involved?
What does the apprentice express despite the dangers involved?
What does Master Benedict question the apprentice about?
What does Master Benedict question the apprentice about?
What does the apprentice tend to for Master Benedict?
What does the apprentice tend to for Master Benedict?
What does the narrative highlight about the apprentice?
What does the narrative highlight about the apprentice?
What does Master Benedict become emotional and express concern for?
What does Master Benedict become emotional and express concern for?
What does the setting of Oak Apple Day add to the story?
What does the setting of Oak Apple Day add to the story?
What does the text convey about the relationship between Master Benedict and his apprentice?
What does the text convey about the relationship between Master Benedict and his apprentice?
What does the apprentice demonstrate in treating burns?
What does the apprentice demonstrate in treating burns?
What does Christopher initially suspect when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
What does Christopher initially suspect when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
What does Christopher find when he realizes the intruder is actually Master Benedict?
What does Christopher find when he realizes the intruder is actually Master Benedict?
What is Christopher's immediate reaction upon seeing Master Benedict in a distressed state?
What is Christopher's immediate reaction upon seeing Master Benedict in a distressed state?
What does Christopher notice about Master Benedict's physical condition when he helps him to his room?
What does Christopher notice about Master Benedict's physical condition when he helps him to his room?
How does Master Benedict appear when Christopher helps him to his bed?
How does Master Benedict appear when Christopher helps him to his bed?
What does Christopher fear when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
What does Christopher fear when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
How does Christopher react upon realizing the intruder is Master Benedict?
How does Christopher react upon realizing the intruder is Master Benedict?
What does Christopher observe about Master Benedict's physical state when he helps him to his room?
What does Christopher observe about Master Benedict's physical state when he helps him to his room?
How does Master Benedict appear when Christopher helps him to his bed?
How does Master Benedict appear when Christopher helps him to his bed?
What does Christopher suspect when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
What does Christopher suspect when he wakes up to a noise in the night?
How does Christopher respond upon realizing the intruder is Master Benedict?
How does Christopher respond upon realizing the intruder is Master Benedict?
What does Christopher notice about Master Benedict's physical condition when he helps him to his room?
What does Christopher notice about Master Benedict's physical condition when he helps him to his room?
What did the protagonist spend the first four pennies on?
What did the protagonist spend the first four pennies on?
What was the significance of Oak Apple Day mentioned in the text?
What was the significance of Oak Apple Day mentioned in the text?
What did the character spend one penny each on?
What did the character spend one penny each on?
What did Oak Apple Day commemorate?
What did Oak Apple Day commemorate?
What did Master Benedict find magnificent and well done?
What did Master Benedict find magnificent and well done?
What did the apprentice find unusual about Master Benedict's behavior?
What did the apprentice find unusual about Master Benedict's behavior?
What did Tom do before Master Benedict ran into the street?
What did Tom do before Master Benedict ran into the street?
What did the apprentice worry about when Master Benedict left without changing his dressing?
What did the apprentice worry about when Master Benedict left without changing his dressing?
What act of kindness does the protagonist show towards Sally?
What act of kindness does the protagonist show towards Sally?
What prompts the protagonist and his friends to pelt Stubb with eggs?
What prompts the protagonist and his friends to pelt Stubb with eggs?
Whom does the protagonist suggest seeking help from after the egg-throwing incident?
Whom does the protagonist suggest seeking help from after the egg-throwing incident?
Why does the crowd flee from the madman who grabs the protagonist?
Why does the crowd flee from the madman who grabs the protagonist?
What is the protagonist unable to do when the madman grabs him?
What is the protagonist unable to do when the madman grabs him?
What does the madman do to the protagonist when he grabs him?
What does the madman do to the protagonist when he grabs him?
What happens to people who don't wear oak on May Day?
What happens to people who don't wear oak on May Day?
What does the protagonist prefer for throwing during May Day?
What does the protagonist prefer for throwing during May Day?
What does Oswyn believe about becoming an apothecary?
What does Oswyn believe about becoming an apothecary?
What does the protagonist ask Tom to do during May Day?
What does the protagonist ask Tom to do during May Day?
Why does the protagonist approach three parish boys during May Day?
Why does the protagonist approach three parish boys during May Day?
What does the protagonist recall being praised for by Oswyn Colthurst?
What does the protagonist recall being praised for by Oswyn Colthurst?
What does the protagonist spot Nathaniel Stubb wearing during May Day?
What does the protagonist spot Nathaniel Stubb wearing during May Day?
What does Oswyn offer to apprentice the protagonist to?
What does Oswyn offer to apprentice the protagonist to?
What does the protagonist do when the boys decline to throw eggs at Stubb?
What does the protagonist do when the boys decline to throw eggs at Stubb?
What does Stubb do when the protagonist approaches him during May Day?
What does Stubb do when the protagonist approaches him during May Day?
What does the protagonist believe about walking the streets ungarnished since the return of the king?
What does the protagonist believe about walking the streets ungarnished since the return of the king?
What is seen as a part of May Day celebrations?
What is seen as a part of May Day celebrations?
Who retrieves a burnt and mangled arm from the ground in the garden?
Who retrieves a burnt and mangled arm from the ground in the garden?
What do the protagonist and Tom use to soak up the boar's blood on the floor?
What do the protagonist and Tom use to soak up the boar's blood on the floor?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Master Benedict's absence at their shop?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Master Benedict's absence at their shop?
What does the protagonist offer to make for Master Benedict's injuries?
What does the protagonist offer to make for Master Benedict's injuries?
Who shoves away the madman warning about the Cult of the Archangel?
Who shoves away the madman warning about the Cult of the Archangel?
What do the soldiers escort Lord Ashcombe to in the private garden?
What do the soldiers escort Lord Ashcombe to in the private garden?
What does the protagonist and Tom observe in the private garden?
What does the protagonist and Tom observe in the private garden?
What is the protagonist's friend, Tom, doing when the madman is encountered?
What is the protagonist's friend, Tom, doing when the madman is encountered?
What do the protagonist and Tom rush back to their shop to find after encountering Lord Ashcombe and the soldiers?
What do the protagonist and Tom rush back to their shop to find after encountering Lord Ashcombe and the soldiers?
What does the protagonist and Tom use to clean up the mess and tend to Master Benedict's injuries?
What does the protagonist and Tom use to clean up the mess and tend to Master Benedict's injuries?
What is the protagonist's friend, Tom, concerned about regarding Christopher?
What is the protagonist's friend, Tom, concerned about regarding Christopher?
What do the protagonist and Tom spot soldiers escorting Lord Ashcombe and the constable to in the private garden?
What do the protagonist and Tom spot soldiers escorting Lord Ashcombe and the constable to in the private garden?
What did Lord Ashcombe inquire about regarding Master Benedict's behavior?
What did Lord Ashcombe inquire about regarding Master Benedict's behavior?
What does Lord Ashcombe ask about Master Benedict's religious inclination?
What does Lord Ashcombe ask about Master Benedict's religious inclination?
What does Lord Ashcombe want to know about Master Benedict's relationships?
What does Lord Ashcombe want to know about Master Benedict's relationships?
What does Lord Ashcombe question Christopher about in relation to Master Benedict?
What does Lord Ashcombe question Christopher about in relation to Master Benedict?
Who is suspected to be the killer of the fourth Guild member?
Who is suspected to be the killer of the fourth Guild member?
What is Lord Ashcombe's stance on Puritans?
What is Lord Ashcombe's stance on Puritans?
Who confronts the Guild Council with claims against the protagonist's shop?
Who confronts the Guild Council with claims against the protagonist's shop?
What does the protagonist reveal about Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
What does the protagonist reveal about Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
What does Valentine Grey demand from Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
What does Valentine Grey demand from Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
Who is revealed to be a Puritan during the confrontation?
Who is revealed to be a Puritan during the confrontation?
Who encourages the protagonist to join the Guild?
Who encourages the protagonist to join the Guild?
Who is the wealthiest apothecary in the city?
Who is the wealthiest apothecary in the city?
Who seeks aid from Lord Ashcombe due to the Guild being under attack?
Who seeks aid from Lord Ashcombe due to the Guild being under attack?
Who loses patience with Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
Who loses patience with Nathaniel Stubb during the confrontation?
Who is the fourth Guild member to fall?
Who is the fourth Guild member to fall?
Who does Lord Ashcombe suspect to be the killer of the fourth Guild member?
Who does Lord Ashcombe suspect to be the killer of the fourth Guild member?
What is Christopher accused of by Benedict?
What is Christopher accused of by Benedict?
What does the Guild Secretary warn Christopher about?
What does the Guild Secretary warn Christopher about?
Why is Christopher denied ownership of the puzzle cube?
Why is Christopher denied ownership of the puzzle cube?
What does Christopher fear if the hidden item is found?
What does Christopher fear if the hidden item is found?
Where is Christopher allowed to stay after being denied in Blackthorn?
Where is Christopher allowed to stay after being denied in Blackthorn?
What is Christopher offered in Tom's parents' home?
What is Christopher offered in Tom's parents' home?
What is the Guild's response to Stubb's suggestion of searching Christopher?
What is the Guild's response to Stubb's suggestion of searching Christopher?
What does Sir Edward intervene to handle?
What does Sir Edward intervene to handle?
What is Christopher instructed to do on Monday?
What is Christopher instructed to do on Monday?
What does Christopher express concern for when denied ownership of the puzzle cube?
What does Christopher express concern for when denied ownership of the puzzle cube?
What does Christopher restrain himself from despite feeling rage?
What does Christopher restrain himself from despite feeling rage?
What does Stubb suggest doing to Christopher?
What does Stubb suggest doing to Christopher?
What was the content of the missing and damaged ledger?
What was the content of the missing and damaged ledger?
Who arrives with Lord Ashcombe and adds a layer of mystery and potential scrutiny to the protagonist's situation?
Who arrives with Lord Ashcombe and adds a layer of mystery and potential scrutiny to the protagonist's situation?
What does the protagonist conceal under their waistband, revealing a connection to the missing records?
What does the protagonist conceal under their waistband, revealing a connection to the missing records?
What does Lord Ashcombe question the protagonist about in relation to Master Benedict's reading habits?
What does Lord Ashcombe question the protagonist about in relation to Master Benedict's reading habits?
Who were the customers present before Master Benedict's demise, as recalled by the protagonist?
Who were the customers present before Master Benedict's demise, as recalled by the protagonist?
Who is the Grand Master of Apothecaries mentioned in the text?
Who is the Grand Master of Apothecaries mentioned in the text?
What does the protagonist find damaged and with pages ripped out?
What does the protagonist find damaged and with pages ripped out?
What does the protagonist recall the late Master Benedict's interest in, despite being Church of England?
What does the protagonist recall the late Master Benedict's interest in, despite being Church of England?
What does the protagonist conceal under their waistband, revealing a connection to the missing records?
What does the protagonist conceal under their waistband, revealing a connection to the missing records?
Who questions the protagonist about Master Benedict's reading habits and the Cult of the Archangel?
Who questions the protagonist about Master Benedict's reading habits and the Cult of the Archangel?
What does the protagonist recall the late Master Benedict's interest in, despite being Church of England?
What does the protagonist recall the late Master Benedict's interest in, despite being Church of England?
Who were the customers present before Master Benedict's demise, as recalled by the protagonist?
Who were the customers present before Master Benedict's demise, as recalled by the protagonist?
What did the protagonist compare the demon of despair to?
What did the protagonist compare the demon of despair to?
What did the protagonist wish the Cult had done?
What did the protagonist wish the Cult had done?
What was the protagonist's reflection painted with?
What was the protagonist's reflection painted with?
What did the protagonist dip a finger into, sending ripples across the surface?
What did the protagonist dip a finger into, sending ripples across the surface?
What did the protagonist do when the demon of despair called him back?
What did the protagonist do when the demon of despair called him back?
What did the protagonist wish for when faced with despair?
What did the protagonist wish for when faced with despair?
What did the protagonist do when he heard the rustling of paper at his feet?
What did the protagonist do when he heard the rustling of paper at his feet?
What does the protagonist do when facing despair?
What does the protagonist do when facing despair?
What does the protagonist find on the floor pushed by the wind?
What does the protagonist find on the floor pushed by the wind?
What does the protagonist recall about the master's physical state?
What does the protagonist recall about the master's physical state?
What does the protagonist do when despair calls for him to give in?
What does the protagonist do when despair calls for him to give in?
What does the protagonist do with the basin of water?
What does the protagonist do with the basin of water?
What does the protagonist recall feeling when pressing against the master's chest?
What does the protagonist recall feeling when pressing against the master's chest?
What does the protagonist wish for when facing despair?
What does the protagonist wish for when facing despair?
What does the protagonist find on the marble after splattering blood?
What does the protagonist find on the marble after splattering blood?
What did Oswyn Colthurst reprimand Christopher for?
What did Oswyn Colthurst reprimand Christopher for?
What was the purpose of the well in the courtyard?
What was the purpose of the well in the courtyard?
Where did the stairs from the courtyard lead to?
Where did the stairs from the courtyard lead to?
What did Oswyn Colthurst find amusing about Christopher's behavior?
What did Oswyn Colthurst find amusing about Christopher's behavior?
Who does Christopher suspect of being the murderer?
Who does Christopher suspect of being the murderer?
What is the 'fire' that the murderer was looking for?
What is the 'fire' that the murderer was looking for?
Why does Oswyn suspect foul play in Master Benedict's death?
Why does Oswyn suspect foul play in Master Benedict's death?
What does Oswyn suggest could be involved in the murder?
What does Oswyn suggest could be involved in the murder?
What is the Cult of the Archangel's motive for seeking the 'fire'?
What is the Cult of the Archangel's motive for seeking the 'fire'?
What does Christopher ponder about the implications of the Cult's quest for power?
What does Christopher ponder about the implications of the Cult's quest for power?
What does Christopher reveal about oil of vitriol?
What does Christopher reveal about oil of vitriol?
What does Christopher notice about Hugh's bedroom?
What does Christopher notice about Hugh's bedroom?
What does Christopher realize about Hugh's fourth?
What does Christopher realize about Hugh's fourth?
What does Tom ask Christopher about Bridget the bird?
What does Tom ask Christopher about Bridget the bird?
What does Christopher do when he notices the pigeon on the windowsill?
What does Christopher do when he notices the pigeon on the windowsill?
What does Christopher do after reading his master's message?
What does Christopher do after reading his master's message?
How does Tom react upon finding out they are on Hugh's fourth floor?
How does Tom react upon finding out they are on Hugh's fourth floor?
What does Christopher compare the window's movement to when addressing Bridget?
What does Christopher compare the window's movement to when addressing Bridget?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Hugh's bedroom on the top floor?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Hugh's bedroom on the top floor?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Hugh's workshop?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in Hugh's workshop?
What do the protagonist and Tom struggle to decipher in Hugh's ledger?
What do the protagonist and Tom struggle to decipher in Hugh's ledger?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in the vials from the master's sash?
What do the protagonist and Tom find in the vials from the master's sash?
What does the protagonist contemplate the meaning of in the message?
What does the protagonist contemplate the meaning of in the message?
What does the protagonist realize the significance of and tries to decode?
What does the protagonist realize the significance of and tries to decode?
What does Tom find and question the protagonist about?
What does Tom find and question the protagonist about?
What does the protagonist continue to struggle with while trying to unravel the mystery?
What does the protagonist continue to struggle with while trying to unravel the mystery?
What does the protagonist use to try to clean up the mess and tend to Master Benedict's injuries?
What does the protagonist use to try to clean up the mess and tend to Master Benedict's injuries?
What does the protagonist find puzzling references to in Hugh's ledger?
What does the protagonist find puzzling references to in Hugh's ledger?
What does Oswyn advise Christopher to do until he speaks to the Grand Master?
What does Oswyn advise Christopher to do until he speaks to the Grand Master?
What do the protagonist and Tom find on the second and third floors of Hugh's house?
What do the protagonist and Tom find on the second and third floors of Hugh's house?
What do the protagonist and Tom search for in Hugh's papers and belongings?
What do the protagonist and Tom search for in Hugh's papers and belongings?
What does Christopher do despite the warning about the consequences of his actions?
What does Christopher do despite the warning about the consequences of his actions?
What does Christopher enlist Tom's help for?
What does Christopher enlist Tom's help for?
What is Tom hesitant about when Christopher plans to enter Master Hugh's house?
What is Tom hesitant about when Christopher plans to enter Master Hugh's house?
What do Christopher's actions show about his determination?
What do Christopher's actions show about his determination?
What does the text highlight the tension between?
What does the text highlight the tension between?
What do Christopher's actions and decisions reflect?
What do Christopher's actions and decisions reflect?
What does Oswyn reveal about England's ruling classes?
What does Oswyn reveal about England's ruling classes?
What is the Guild in need of verification for?
What is the Guild in need of verification for?
What does Christopher find at Master Hugh's residence?
What does Christopher find at Master Hugh's residence?
What does Oswyn warn Christopher about?
What does Oswyn warn Christopher about?
What does Oswyn advise Christopher to do to protect himself?
What does Oswyn advise Christopher to do to protect himself?
What did Christopher find in the chamber opposite the entrance?
What did Christopher find in the chamber opposite the entrance?
What did Tom and Christopher observe on the floor in front of the chamber?
What did Tom and Christopher observe on the floor in front of the chamber?
What did Christopher find on the iron table inside the chamber?
What did Christopher find on the iron table inside the chamber?
What did Christopher and Tom find beneath the nailed board?
What did Christopher and Tom find beneath the nailed board?
What did Isaac do with a silver key?
What did Isaac do with a silver key?
What did Isaac retrieve from under his robe on a string around his neck?
What did Isaac retrieve from under his robe on a string around his neck?
What did Isaac do after handing the key to Tom?
What did Isaac do after handing the key to Tom?
What did Isaac reveal when he pulled the last book from the bookshelf?
What did Isaac reveal when he pulled the last book from the bookshelf?
What triggers the opening of the hidden entrance behind the mural?
What triggers the opening of the hidden entrance behind the mural?
What is found behind the wooden door in the wide corridor?
What is found behind the wooden door in the wide corridor?
What do the protagonists find inside the alchemical workshop?
What do the protagonists find inside the alchemical workshop?
What does the presence of additional chambers in the workshop suggest?
What does the presence of additional chambers in the workshop suggest?
What indicates a history of experimentation and failure in the workshop?
What indicates a history of experimentation and failure in the workshop?
What equipment indicates a well-equipped and functional workshop?
What equipment indicates a well-equipped and functional workshop?
What do the papers with thick black slashes indicate?
What do the papers with thick black slashes indicate?
What does the protagonist feel in the workshop?
What does the protagonist feel in the workshop?
What does the discovery of the workshop and its contents suggest?
What does the discovery of the workshop and its contents suggest?
What do the shelves in the workshop contain?
What do the shelves in the workshop contain?
What is the mechanism that triggers the opening of the mural lock?
What is the mechanism that triggers the opening of the mural lock?
What is suggested by the unfinished experiments in the workshop?
What is suggested by the unfinished experiments in the workshop?
What is the purpose of the symbols mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the symbols mentioned in the text?
What is the Archangel's Fire?
What is the Archangel's Fire?
Why do alchemists work in secret?
Why do alchemists work in secret?
What could happen if the killers find the Archangel's Fire?
What could happen if the killers find the Archangel's Fire?
What is the significance of the ouroboros, the First Matter, and other symbols found in the mural?
What is the significance of the ouroboros, the First Matter, and other symbols found in the mural?
Why did the protagonist's master poison himself?
Why did the protagonist's master poison himself?
What is the nature of the killers' motive?
What is the nature of the killers' motive?
What is the significance of the downturned sword mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the downturned sword mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the library in Isaac's life?
What is the purpose of the library in Isaac's life?
What does the text convey about the Cult of the Archangel?
What does the text convey about the Cult of the Archangel?
What is the nature of the killers' pursuit of the Archangel's Fire?
What is the nature of the killers' pursuit of the Archangel's Fire?
What is the reason for the protagonist and Tom's return to the crypt under the mausoleum?
What is the reason for the protagonist and Tom's return to the crypt under the mausoleum?
What symbolizes the Prima Materia, according to Isaac?
What symbolizes the Prima Materia, according to Isaac?
What was the purpose of the secret vault built by the Knights Templar?
What was the purpose of the secret vault built by the Knights Templar?
What does Isaac emphasize about the alchemists' secrets?
What does Isaac emphasize about the alchemists' secrets?
What did the protagonist and his companions find in the secret chamber?
What did the protagonist and his companions find in the secret chamber?
What does the text describe as being on the shelves in the vault?
What does the text describe as being on the shelves in the vault?
What is the alchemists' goal, according to Isaac?
What is the alchemists' goal, according to Isaac?
What does the protagonist realize about Master Benedict's intentions?
What does the protagonist realize about Master Benedict's intentions?
What does the text add to the storyline through the characters' discovery of the secret vault and the alchemist's knowledge?
What does the text add to the storyline through the characters' discovery of the secret vault and the alchemist's knowledge?
What does the protagonist and his companions discover at the bottom of a hundred-step staircase?
What does the protagonist and his companions discover at the bottom of a hundred-step staircase?
What does Isaac reveal about himself and his brothers?
What does Isaac reveal about himself and his brothers?
What does the text explore through the characters' quest for knowledge and the alchemist's secrets?
What does the text explore through the characters' quest for knowledge and the alchemist's secrets?
What does the protagonist realize about the alchemist's knowledge and Master Benedict's intentions?
What does the protagonist realize about the alchemist's knowledge and Master Benedict's intentions?
What does the protagonist instruct Tom to do with the letters?
What does the protagonist instruct Tom to do with the letters?
What was the condition of the pendulum clock in the text?
What was the condition of the pendulum clock in the text?
What had Master Benedict already prepared in a large batch in the storerooms?
What had Master Benedict already prepared in a large batch in the storerooms?
What does the protagonist find particularly challenging in the text?
What does the protagonist find particularly challenging in the text?
What was the vial that Oswyn was searching for?
What was the vial that Oswyn was searching for?
What did Wat use to tie up Lord Ashcombe?
What did Wat use to tie up Lord Ashcombe?
What did Oswyn do with the vial he found on Christopher?
What did Oswyn do with the vial he found on Christopher?
What did Christopher cling to more tightly than anything he'd ever had?
What did Christopher cling to more tightly than anything he'd ever had?
What did Oswyn want Christopher to reveal the location of?
What did Oswyn want Christopher to reveal the location of?
Who held Christopher down while Oswyn searched for the vial?
Who held Christopher down while Oswyn searched for the vial?
What was the condition of the stopper on the vial Oswyn found on Christopher?
What was the condition of the stopper on the vial Oswyn found on Christopher?
What did Christopher feel when the oil of vitriol was poured on his chest?
What did Christopher feel when the oil of vitriol was poured on his chest?
What does Oswyn demand from Christopher?
What does Oswyn demand from Christopher?
Who accuses Oswyn of being with Cromwell's traitors?
Who accuses Oswyn of being with Cromwell's traitors?
What does Oswyn claim he wants to use the Archangel's Fire for?
What does Oswyn claim he wants to use the Archangel's Fire for?
What does Christopher accuse Oswyn of being?
What does Christopher accuse Oswyn of being?
What does the tension at the end of the scene indicate?
What does the tension at the end of the scene indicate?
Who figures out Oswyn's involvement in the murders?
Who figures out Oswyn's involvement in the murders?
How does Oswyn react when Christopher confronts him about the murders?
How does Oswyn react when Christopher confronts him about the murders?
What does Oswyn reveal his intention to do to Stubb?
What does Oswyn reveal his intention to do to Stubb?
What does Oswyn demand from Christopher, believing Benedict gave him something before he died?
What does Oswyn demand from Christopher, believing Benedict gave him something before he died?
What does Oswyn accuse Christopher of having a connection to?
What does Oswyn accuse Christopher of having a connection to?
Who expresses regret for not having Oswyn hanged earlier?
Who expresses regret for not having Oswyn hanged earlier?
What does Oswyn reveal his plan to do with the Archangel's Fire?
What does Oswyn reveal his plan to do with the Archangel's Fire?
Who inflicts fatal wounds on Lord Ashcombe and his men?
Who inflicts fatal wounds on Lord Ashcombe and his men?
Who carries out ruthless actions under Oswyn's command?
Who carries out ruthless actions under Oswyn's command?
Who does Oswyn reveal had a spy within Lord Ashcombe's ranks?
Who does Oswyn reveal had a spy within Lord Ashcombe's ranks?
Who does Oswyn prevent from killing Lord Ashcombe?
Who does Oswyn prevent from killing Lord Ashcombe?
Who orders the murder of a wounded soldier and threatens Lord Ashcombe?
Who orders the murder of a wounded soldier and threatens Lord Ashcombe?
Who reveals prior knowledge of Lord Ashcombe's plan to trap the leader of the Cult of the Archangel?
Who reveals prior knowledge of Lord Ashcombe's plan to trap the leader of the Cult of the Archangel?
Who boasts about setting a counter-trap and turning the tables on Lord Ashcombe and his men?
Who boasts about setting a counter-trap and turning the tables on Lord Ashcombe and his men?
Who engages in a violent confrontation with Oswyn and his group?
Who engages in a violent confrontation with Oswyn and his group?
Who displays bravery and skill in combat, but ultimately suffers severe injuries?
Who displays bravery and skill in combat, but ultimately suffers severe injuries?
Who confronts Lord Ashcombe with the knowledge of his betrayal?
Who confronts Lord Ashcombe with the knowledge of his betrayal?
Who reveals he had a spy within Lord Ashcombe's ranks, leading to a planned ambush?
Who reveals he had a spy within Lord Ashcombe's ranks, leading to a planned ambush?
Who prevents Wat from killing Lord Ashcombe, hinting at a larger plan?
Who prevents Wat from killing Lord Ashcombe, hinting at a larger plan?
What is the date of the encounter in the garden?
What is the date of the encounter in the garden?
Who admits to committing multiple murders during the confrontation in the garden?
Who admits to committing multiple murders during the confrontation in the garden?
What emerges from the maze to support Oswyn during the confrontation?
What emerges from the maze to support Oswyn during the confrontation?
What type of weapons are Oswyn's men armed with during the confrontation?
What type of weapons are Oswyn's men armed with during the confrontation?
What feeling is palpable throughout the passage in the garden?
What feeling is palpable throughout the passage in the garden?
Who arrives with guards in an attempt to arrest Oswyn during the confrontation?
Who arrives with guards in an attempt to arrest Oswyn during the confrontation?
What results from the exchange of gunfire during the confrontation in the garden?
What results from the exchange of gunfire during the confrontation in the garden?
What is the setting vividly described with details of during the confrontation?
What is the setting vividly described with details of during the confrontation?
Who is caught in the middle of the escalating conflict during the garden encounter?
Who is caught in the middle of the escalating conflict during the garden encounter?
What does the protagonist attempt to involve Oswyn in a discussion about during the confrontation?
What does the protagonist attempt to involve Oswyn in a discussion about during the confrontation?
What does Lord Ashcombe arrive with during the confrontation in the garden?
What does Lord Ashcombe arrive with during the confrontation in the garden?
What does the encounter between the protagonist, Oswyn, and Lord Ashcombe build to during the garden confrontation?
What does the encounter between the protagonist, Oswyn, and Lord Ashcombe build to during the garden confrontation?
What does Lord Ashcombe command the driver to do?
What does Lord Ashcombe command the driver to do?
Who does the guard at the Tower gate recognize and react to?
Who does the guard at the Tower gate recognize and react to?
What does Lord Ashcombe instruct the King's Men to do?
What does Lord Ashcombe instruct the King's Men to do?
Who commands the protagonist to come with them?
Who commands the protagonist to come with them?
What prompts the protagonist to cry during their stay in the Tower?
What prompts the protagonist to cry during their stay in the Tower?
What does Lord Ashcombe accuse the protagonist of during their meeting?
What does Lord Ashcombe accuse the protagonist of during their meeting?
Where are the men involved with Oswyn's plot to receive justice?
Where are the men involved with Oswyn's plot to receive justice?
What news does the protagonist hear about the English fleet during their stay in the Tower?
What news does the protagonist hear about the English fleet during their stay in the Tower?
What does the protagonist hope for by keeping their window open during their stay in the Tower?
What does the protagonist hope for by keeping their window open during their stay in the Tower?
What does the protagonist remain worried about despite their innocence being announced to the city?
What does the protagonist remain worried about despite their innocence being announced to the city?
What does the protagonist experience from the Tower during the executions in the public square?
What does the protagonist experience from the Tower during the executions in the public square?
What does Lord Ashcombe reveal about the protagonist's actions in relation to Oswyn?
What does Lord Ashcombe reveal about the protagonist's actions in relation to Oswyn?
What is the protagonist informed about regarding the city's news during their stay in the Tower?
What is the protagonist informed about regarding the city's news during their stay in the Tower?
How long is the protagonist kept in the Tower after being informed of their innocence?
How long is the protagonist kept in the Tower after being informed of their innocence?
What does the protagonist feel resigned to during their stay in the Tower?
What does the protagonist feel resigned to during their stay in the Tower?
What does the protagonist wish for while experiencing isolation in the Tower?
What does the protagonist wish for while experiencing isolation in the Tower?
Who offers to act as ward of the shop and pay a stipend until Christopher is of age?
Who offers to act as ward of the shop and pay a stipend until Christopher is of age?
Who warns Christopher about potential allies and adversaries within the Guild?
Who warns Christopher about potential allies and adversaries within the Guild?
What is missing among the survived papers after the blast?
What is missing among the survived papers after the blast?
Who suggests that Tom could become a soldier?
Who suggests that Tom could become a soldier?
Who informs Christopher about the need for a private memorial for Benedict?
Who informs Christopher about the need for a private memorial for Benedict?
What is the concern regarding Oswyn and Wat?
What is the concern regarding Oswyn and Wat?
What is officially marked by the King's Warden, signifying proprietorship?
What is officially marked by the King's Warden, signifying proprietorship?
Who cannot run an apothecary due to not being a Guild member?
Who cannot run an apothecary due to not being a Guild member?
Who warns Christopher about potential threats within the Guild?
Who warns Christopher about potential threats within the Guild?
What is uncertain about Christopher's new master?
What is uncertain about Christopher's new master?
Who is officially required to affirm the will?
Who is officially required to affirm the will?
What is the significance of the sign still hanging over the front door?
What is the significance of the sign still hanging over the front door?
What was the protagonist awarded as compensation by the Guild Council?
What was the protagonist awarded as compensation by the Guild Council?
Why is the protagonist no longer allowed to train as an apothecary?
Why is the protagonist no longer allowed to train as an apothecary?
Who presents a new will by Master Benedict during the hearing?
Who presents a new will by Master Benedict during the hearing?
What condition is mentioned in the will regarding the administration of the protagonist's property?
What condition is mentioned in the will regarding the administration of the protagonist's property?
Who questions the legitimacy of the will presented by Isaac?
Who questions the legitimacy of the will presented by Isaac?
Who unexpectedly addresses the Guild Council during the hearing?
Who unexpectedly addresses the Guild Council during the hearing?
What does Lord Ashcombe assert about Christopher Rowe during the hearing?
What does Lord Ashcombe assert about Christopher Rowe during the hearing?
Who does the protagonist claim stole Master Benedict's will?
Who does the protagonist claim stole Master Benedict's will?
What will happen to the protagonist's shop, Blackthorn?
What will happen to the protagonist's shop, Blackthorn?
What does the will presented by Isaac state about the protagonist's possessions?
What does the will presented by Isaac state about the protagonist's possessions?
Why is the protagonist not placed with a new master according to the Guild Council?
Why is the protagonist not placed with a new master according to the Guild Council?
What is the dispute over during the hearing?
What is the dispute over during the hearing?
Study Notes
Apprentice's Misadventure with Master Benedict
- Apprentice Christopher accidentally shoots Master Benedict's bear with a cannon, causing a commotion
- Hugh Coggshall, a former apprentice of Master Benedict, owns a private workshop in a neighboring parish
- Master Benedict confronts Christopher about the incident, expressing deep disappointment
- Despite Christopher's mistake, Master Benedict refrains from physically punishing him, which is unusual in their world
- Christopher reflects on his past in an orphanage and compares Master Benedict's approach to discipline
- Master Benedict reprimands Christopher for his recklessness and lack of sense
- Christopher confesses to making the gunpowder and deciphering a code, hoping to impress Master Benedict
- Master Benedict orders Christopher to write out his recipe and tidy the room as punishment
- Christopher feels overwhelmed by his demanding apprenticeship duties, especially during a holiday
- The apprenticeship papers protect Christopher from working on holidays, but Master Benedict disregards this rule
- Christopher dreads the extensive cleaning and work he has been assigned, feeling exhausted and disappointed
- The text provides insight into the dynamics of the master-apprentice relationship and the challenges faced by apprentices in their daily lives
Unexpected Intruder
- Christopher shares his concerns about a gang of assassins targeting apothecaries
- Master Benedict dismisses the idea of assassins and reassures Christopher
- Christopher overhears a threat made against Master Benedict
- Christopher is suspicious and feels someone is targeting apothecaries
- Christopher finishes his chores and goes to sleep
- He wakes up to a noise and fears a burglar or assassin
- Christopher considers his options for confronting the intruder
- He realizes the intruder is actually Master Benedict
- Master Benedict appears disheveled and injured
- Christopher helps Master Benedict to his room
- Christopher notices Master Benedict's torn coat and injured arm
- Christopher assists Master Benedict to his bed, where he appears to be in pain
Mysterious encounter with a madman and soldiers
- The protagonist encounters a madman who warns about the coming change and the Cult of the Archangel
- The madman is shoved away by the protagonist's friend, Tom
- Tom and the protagonist spot soldiers and Lord Ashcombe, a figure of importance
- Lord Ashcombe is escorted to a private garden by soldiers and the constable
- In the garden, a group of men are seen with a hunting dog, a dug-up flower bed, and a statue of an angel
- Lord Ashcombe arrives at the garden and a man with a shovel has finished digging a hole
- Lord Ashcombe retrieves a burnt and mangled arm from the ground
- The protagonist and Tom rush back to their shop to find their master, Master Benedict, injured and surrounded by broken jars
- The protagonist and Tom start cleaning up the mess and tending to Master Benedict's injuries
- They use sawdust to soak up the boar's blood on the floor
- Master Benedict needs more burn cream, and the protagonist offers to make it
- The scene leaves an ominous feeling as the mystery of the burnt arm and Master Benedict's injuries unfold
Mysterious Encounter with Lord Ashcombe
- The protagonist converses with Lord Ashcombe about the loyalty of their late master, Master Benedict, and his interest in Roman Catholic literature despite being Church of England.
- Lord Ashcombe questions the protagonist about Master Benedict's reading habits and the Cult of the Archangel.
- The protagonist recalls the customers present before Master Benedict's demise and describes a muscular apprentice and a wealthy man with a crooked nose.
- The protagonist realizes the ledger, containing records of sales and remedies, is missing and later finds it damaged with pages ripped out.
- Lord Ashcombe arrives with members of the Apothecaries' Guild Council, including Sir Edward Thorpe, the Grand Master of Apothecaries.
- The protagonist conceals a torn page from the ledger under their waistband, revealing a connection to the missing records.
- The arrival of the Apothecaries' Guild Council adds a layer of mystery and potential scrutiny to the protagonist's situation.
Conspiracy and Intrigue in 17th Century England
- Christopher learns about a plot to overthrow King Charles and force Parliament to align with the conspirators' interests
- Oswyn reveals the deep-seated corruption and power struggles within England's ruling classes
- The Guild is in need of verification for Christopher's story, but he cannot reveal certain details to protect others
- Christopher is warned about the consequences of his actions, particularly his confrontation with Sir Edward
- Oswyn advises Christopher to stay hidden until he speaks to the Grand Master and to keep his composure
- Despite the warning, Christopher decides to leave the safety of the Guild Hall and goes to search Master Hugh's home
- Christopher enlists Tom's help and finds a hidden key to Master Hugh's residence
- Tom is hesitant about breaking into Master Hugh's home, fearing the consequences if Master Hugh returns
- Christopher reassures Tom and proceeds to use the key to enter Master Hugh's house
- Christopher's actions show his determination to uncover the truth, even if it means taking risks and defying authority
- The text highlights the tension between loyalty, truth, and the pursuit of justice in a society filled with deceit and power struggles
- Christopher's actions and decisions reflect his commitment to uncovering the conspiracy and seeking justice for his master
The Secret Vault and the Alchemist's Knowledge
- The protagonist and his companions discover a secret chamber at the bottom of a hundred-step staircase.
- They find a huge set of double doors with a cross carved into the oak panels and enter a cavernous space filled with shelves holding numerous ancient texts and artifacts.
- The vault was built by the Knights Templar and later bequeathed to the Mortimer family, who filled it with a valuable collection of knowledge acquired over centuries.
- Isaac, one of the characters, reveals that he and his brothers are alchemists who seek genuine truth and the Prima Materia, the raw energy from which the universe was created.
- Alchemists aim to understand the mortal world and discover the secrets of the Prima Materia, which they believe could lead to remedies and even prevent death itself.
- Isaac explains that the ouroboros, symbolizing the Prima Materia, is the true goal of the alchemist, and possessing its secrets could lead to the creation of powerful remedies.
- The protagonist realizes that Master Benedict was also searching for the same knowledge and that he might have intended for the protagonist to understand it too.
- Isaac keeps the library but doesn't share all the secrets, emphasizing that there are some things even among themselves that are not to be shared.
- The text provides a vivid description of the vast collection in the vault, including scrolls, stone slabs with glyphs, and dusky red tablets marked with arcane lines.
- The shelves groan under the weight of the numerous books, scrolls, and artifacts, creating an awe-inspiring sight.
- The characters' discovery of the secret vault and the revelation of the alchemist's knowledge add depth and mystery to the storyline.
- The text explores the characters' quest for knowledge, the allure of ancient wisdom, and the potential power that could be unlocked through the secrets of the alchemists.
The Garden Encounter
- The protagonist is in a garden, waiting for a confrontation, and feeling scared and anxious.
- The date is Tuesday, June 2, 1665, and the protagonist is worried about the absence of Bridget.
- The antagonist, Oswyn, enters the garden and engages in a conversation with the protagonist.
- The protagonist tries to involve Oswyn in a discussion about a hidden formula, but Oswyn sees through the attempt and admits to committing multiple murders.
- Lord Ashcombe arrives with guards, attempting to arrest Oswyn, but Oswyn's army emerges from the maze, leading to a confrontation.
- Seven of Oswyn's men, including familiar characters, appear in the garden, armed with pistols and other weapons.
- A brief but intense gunfight ensues between Lord Ashcombe's guards and Oswyn's troops.
- The exchange of gunfire results in casualties on both sides.
- The scene is filled with tension and danger, as the protagonist is caught in the middle of the escalating conflict.
- The setting is vividly described, with details of the garden, the sun, and the sounds of the confrontation.
- The protagonist's feelings of fear and apprehension are palpable throughout the passage.
- The encounter between the protagonist, Oswyn, and Lord Ashcombe builds to a dramatic and violent climax.
Unexpected developments and arrangements after the death of Hugh Coggshall and Lord Henry Mortimer
- Hugh Coggshall and Lord Henry Mortimer are both deceased.
- The will requires affirmation by His Majesty.
- Hugh's widow, the new guardian, is not a Guild member and cannot run an apothecary.
- His Majesty offers to act as ward of the shop and pay a stipend until Christopher is of age.
- The identity of Christopher's new master is uncertain.
- Christopher's puzzle cube is returned by the King's Warden, officially marking his proprietorship.
- Lord Ashcombe warns Christopher about potential allies and adversaries within the Guild.
- Isaac informs Christopher about the need for a private memorial for Benedict.
- Concerns arise about the possibility of Oswyn's men and Wat seeking revenge.
- Some of the papers survived the blast, but the recipe for the Archangel's Fire is missing.
- Lord Ashcombe suggests Tom could become a soldier.
- The sign still hangs over the front door, signifying continuity despite the changes.
Apprenticeship Hearing at Apothecaries' Guild
- The protagonist had been held inside the city walls and no one inside had the disease, but there were forty casualties in the outskirts due to the disease.
- The protagonist is taken to Apothecaries' Hall for a hearing arranged by the Guild Council.
- The Guild Council awards the protagonist ten pounds as compensation and will cover the fee for a new apprenticeship.
- The protagonist is no longer allowed to train as an apothecary due to recent incidents.
- The Guild Council mentions they have nowhere to place the protagonist and no master is in need of a new apprentice.
- The protagonist's shop, Blackthorn, will revert to Guild ownership.
- There is a dispute over Master Benedict's will, and the protagonist claims that Oswyn stole it.
- Lord Ashcombe and Isaac, the bookseller, unexpectedly address the Council.
- Lord Ashcombe asserts that Christopher Rowe is a true friend to the Crown and that Oswyn Colthurst's actions were not sanctioned by the Guild.
- Isaac presents a new will by Master Benedict leaving all possessions to the protagonist, to be administered by Hugh Coggshall.
- The will states that the protagonist's property will be administered until the day he becomes a freeman of the city.
- Valentine, the Guild Secretary, questions the legitimacy of the will, but it is properly witnessed.
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Explore the tumultuous journey of Christopher, an apprentice, as he navigates mishaps, confrontations, and mysteries with his master, encounters with influential figures, and unexpected developments in the 17th century England. Uncover the intricate dynamics of the master-apprentice relationship, power struggles, and the pursuit of justice amidst conspiracies.
