This chapter's epigraph comes from a famous poem by Edgar Allan Poe, "Invisible Man" . In this poem, Edgar explains that he is an imposter, and that he has been defeated in battle many times, but he is still able to survive. He says that he will help him return to his rightful place in the world. In the poem, he compares himself to a peasant who has been on his knees for three days. He apologizes for being unable to help the princess, but at least he was able to use his magic to help her escape.