Chapter 2

I.--THE JESTER'S RETURN

II.--THE KERNEL OF THE DIFFICULTY

III.--THE FIRST ORDEAL

IV.--THE FATAL STREAK

V.--THE TOKEN

VI.--THE BURIAL OF A HATCHET

VII.--A QUESTION OF TRUST

VIII.--A SUDDEN BLOW

IX.--THE BOON

X.--A DAY IN PARADISE

XI.--THE RETURN TO EARTH

XII.--IN THE FACE OF THE GODS

XIII.--AN APPEAL AND ITS ANSWER

XIV.--THE IRRESISTIBLE

XV.--ON THE EDGE OF THE PIT

XVI.--DELIVERANCE