![]() ![]() Lucy takes the train to the Castle Von Aux, and starts his adventure with a run-in with a couple of thieves who continually steal his pipe. In the story, a man is so enraged by his junior colleague’s advancement that he chops off three of his fingers. In a brief interlude, the narrator shares a tale of violence and envy that takes place a few villages away. Although he would have preferred to leave things on a high note, his plans are foiled when Marina shows up at the train station and catches him in a series of lies. He uses the chance to set off on an adventure in the hopes that something might happen.īefore leaving home, Lucy also says goodbye to his ex-girlfriend, Marina. Having nearly died from pneumonia, Lucy has been given a second chance at life by a mysterious stranger. Lucy says goodbye to his mother and sets out for the Castle Von Aux as the book begins. ![]() The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: DeWitt, Patrick. ![]()
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