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queensthiefHi folks! Today is our final week of the Thick As Thieves recap. We're beginning this week with "Do you think Godekker will have us back?" and ending with the end of the book!
Chapter Eleven
Kamet makes his final attempt to run away from Costis in this chapter. Unfortunately the gods are not his side and curse his wandering feet to bring him repeatedly back to the harbor and, eventually, right back to Costis. Then the gods pave the way easily back to their ship. This is one of the more subtle mentions of the gods' interference with Kamet's fate. However, given the series we're reading, there can be little doubt as to whether or not they had a hand in Kamet's wanderings.
A nice throwback touch is when Costis is making the signal flag for Eugenides and it's of Hamiathes's Gift, though Kamet doesn't care to know what that is.
Finally, the chapter ends with Kamet's deception being revealed.
Chapter Twelve
Costis feels betrayed by Kamet. He thought they were Immakuk and Ennikar, but were really Senabid and his master. Costis reveals that, had he known that Nahusehresh was dead and Kamet feared for his life, Costis would have let him go. It speaks volumes that at this stage Costis has grown to care about Kamet enough to be willing to defy his king for him.
This is also the chapter where we learn that Attolia has had a miscarriage. The whole country is on edge about her health and their future.
In a repeat of A Conspiracy of Kings, Costis and Kamet are put in prison to keep them safe. This does nothing to quell Kamet's fears that he will soon be killed. This is also when Kamet first uses Costis' name and all our suspicions about "the Attolian" are confirmed!
Kamet and Costis debate the nature of Eugenides, including his pettyness and if he is at all like Nahuseresh. Kamet believes that men in power are never kind. Soon they are taken to the throne room where, to Kamet's surprise, Eugenides appears with all the dignity and imposing power of a true king. He assures the court that the queen will be well and Kamet names him as a great king. Then Kamet is shocked to learn both that Nahuseresh is still alive and that Eugenides is in fact the old errand boy Kamet used to be so fond of!
Chapter Thirteen
Eugenides explains that he had Kamet stolen out of spite and friendship, even though he knew of Kamet's aspirations to work and ultimately die at the side of the emperor. Kamet says "We all die!" and Eugenides agrees, clearly thinking of his lost child.
Later Kamet meets the Mede ambassador and is offered the chance to go home to his former life. Despite longing for that life throughout most of the book, Kamet says no.
That night Eugenides wakes Kamet up and reveals another reason why he took him. Eugendies needs to know where the Medes' fleet is that is waiting to take over the Attolian pennisula. At first Kamet doesn't know, then realises it must be in Hemsha, the province where Nahuseresh failed to be transfered to. This information ultimately leads to the fleet's complete destruction.
Kamet later meets with Relius as well to give over as much information about the Mede Empire as he can. (Which turns out to be quite a bit.) Kamet then puzzles over what he might want his new name to be now that he is free. He comes to be known as Kamet Kingnamer.
Next Kamet runs into the queen in the gardens. He recites a poem for her about how the river knows its time and this gives her comfort about her stillborn daughter. She advises Kamet to visit the kitchens soon where he is greeted by a staff that has missed him and been anticipating his visit. Luckily he showed up sooner than Eugenides and didn't get his ear boxed.
Sadly Kamet doesn't fit in well with palace life, especially in the absence of Costis who is mysteriously absent for several weeks. Eugenides visits him again and reveals his devious plan to send Kamet to Roa to serve as a scholar and as a lookout for invading forces. Kamet is grateful for the opportunity but realizes he will be attatched to Attolia as long as he lives. This is the first time Kamet admits to truely being fond of the country.
Costis returns just as Kamet is leaving and says he is coming along. Now they really are like Immakuk and Ennikar, though at this point Kamet seems to suspect that these divine figures have been involved in guiding his life.
The chapter ends with a letter from Kamet to Relius talking about how he is settling in in Roa. Kamet also expects the letter to have been opened by Relius' new student, who may well be the king's youngest attendent. This seems like a character who will be important in the next book. Kamet signs the letter Kamet e dai Annux.
Envoy
In a brief epilogue we see the Mede ambassador Melheret leaving. He had tried to warn the Emperor about the navy being in danger and now expects a cold reception when he arrives. His servant Ansel tells him that Eugenides has somehow stolen the statue of Prokip that he admired. Melheret knows the story will spread more than the king's possible involvment with destroying the Mede's fleet. Eugenides should be seen as dangerous but he will be seen as an irresponsible fool. The book ends with Ansel tossing the not truly stolen statue of Prokip into the sea.
And that's it for Thick As Thieves! Now we can all discuss our thoughts about this penultimate book as we anxiously await Return of the Thief! Have a good discussion guys!
Chapter Eleven
Kamet makes his final attempt to run away from Costis in this chapter. Unfortunately the gods are not his side and curse his wandering feet to bring him repeatedly back to the harbor and, eventually, right back to Costis. Then the gods pave the way easily back to their ship. This is one of the more subtle mentions of the gods' interference with Kamet's fate. However, given the series we're reading, there can be little doubt as to whether or not they had a hand in Kamet's wanderings.
A nice throwback touch is when Costis is making the signal flag for Eugenides and it's of Hamiathes's Gift, though Kamet doesn't care to know what that is.
Finally, the chapter ends with Kamet's deception being revealed.
Chapter Twelve
Costis feels betrayed by Kamet. He thought they were Immakuk and Ennikar, but were really Senabid and his master. Costis reveals that, had he known that Nahusehresh was dead and Kamet feared for his life, Costis would have let him go. It speaks volumes that at this stage Costis has grown to care about Kamet enough to be willing to defy his king for him.
This is also the chapter where we learn that Attolia has had a miscarriage. The whole country is on edge about her health and their future.
In a repeat of A Conspiracy of Kings, Costis and Kamet are put in prison to keep them safe. This does nothing to quell Kamet's fears that he will soon be killed. This is also when Kamet first uses Costis' name and all our suspicions about "the Attolian" are confirmed!
Kamet and Costis debate the nature of Eugenides, including his pettyness and if he is at all like Nahuseresh. Kamet believes that men in power are never kind. Soon they are taken to the throne room where, to Kamet's surprise, Eugenides appears with all the dignity and imposing power of a true king. He assures the court that the queen will be well and Kamet names him as a great king. Then Kamet is shocked to learn both that Nahuseresh is still alive and that Eugenides is in fact the old errand boy Kamet used to be so fond of!
Chapter Thirteen
Eugenides explains that he had Kamet stolen out of spite and friendship, even though he knew of Kamet's aspirations to work and ultimately die at the side of the emperor. Kamet says "We all die!" and Eugenides agrees, clearly thinking of his lost child.
Later Kamet meets the Mede ambassador and is offered the chance to go home to his former life. Despite longing for that life throughout most of the book, Kamet says no.
That night Eugenides wakes Kamet up and reveals another reason why he took him. Eugendies needs to know where the Medes' fleet is that is waiting to take over the Attolian pennisula. At first Kamet doesn't know, then realises it must be in Hemsha, the province where Nahuseresh failed to be transfered to. This information ultimately leads to the fleet's complete destruction.
Kamet later meets with Relius as well to give over as much information about the Mede Empire as he can. (Which turns out to be quite a bit.) Kamet then puzzles over what he might want his new name to be now that he is free. He comes to be known as Kamet Kingnamer.
Next Kamet runs into the queen in the gardens. He recites a poem for her about how the river knows its time and this gives her comfort about her stillborn daughter. She advises Kamet to visit the kitchens soon where he is greeted by a staff that has missed him and been anticipating his visit. Luckily he showed up sooner than Eugenides and didn't get his ear boxed.
Sadly Kamet doesn't fit in well with palace life, especially in the absence of Costis who is mysteriously absent for several weeks. Eugenides visits him again and reveals his devious plan to send Kamet to Roa to serve as a scholar and as a lookout for invading forces. Kamet is grateful for the opportunity but realizes he will be attatched to Attolia as long as he lives. This is the first time Kamet admits to truely being fond of the country.
Costis returns just as Kamet is leaving and says he is coming along. Now they really are like Immakuk and Ennikar, though at this point Kamet seems to suspect that these divine figures have been involved in guiding his life.
The chapter ends with a letter from Kamet to Relius talking about how he is settling in in Roa. Kamet also expects the letter to have been opened by Relius' new student, who may well be the king's youngest attendent. This seems like a character who will be important in the next book. Kamet signs the letter Kamet e dai Annux.
Envoy
In a brief epilogue we see the Mede ambassador Melheret leaving. He had tried to warn the Emperor about the navy being in danger and now expects a cold reception when he arrives. His servant Ansel tells him that Eugenides has somehow stolen the statue of Prokip that he admired. Melheret knows the story will spread more than the king's possible involvment with destroying the Mede's fleet. Eugenides should be seen as dangerous but he will be seen as an irresponsible fool. The book ends with Ansel tossing the not truly stolen statue of Prokip into the sea.
And that's it for Thick As Thieves! Now we can all discuss our thoughts about this penultimate book as we anxiously await Return of the Thief! Have a good discussion guys!
