In this chapter, we learn that the Amazon chief gave Fang an arrow made of the hoatzins, which is believed to have the magical power to repel the beasts. Fang tells us that the chief told him that if he went hunting with the arrow, he would get the blessing of the gods. The chief also tells Fang that he should not get hurt by the beasts, even if he means that he can't. Fang is happy that he doesn't have to wait for him to come back, because the one he most wants to see is in front of him now, and fate would throw him and Fang together again.