In this chapter, we learn that the "true form" of the dragon is the "dragon slayer" , a magical sword that only the bravest heroes can wield. The only way to defeat the dragon, says the squire, is to drop the sword. This is because it will send the warrior to his or her death, and it will also send the princess to her death as well. The battle has been going on for over eight hours now, and the girl is finally ready to face the undead.