The harspiel concert is just around the corner, and there’s much to be prepared. Programs, songs, a last-minute expansion... Meanwhile, a slight misunderstanding leads to a contest between two smiths, who compete to make the best waxing machine.
The High Priest deems Myne free of any malice, but other threats lurk in the shadows. The head of the Ink Guild expresses a worrying interest in the lower city’s resident bookworm, and a sudden encounter forces her to isolate in the temple early.