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In this chapter, Maskull meets Krag and Nightspore in the street where Krag reveals a mysterious plan to journey to Tormance, the inhabited planet of the star Arcturus. Despite Maskull's skepticism and demand for proof, Krag provides a heavy lens that reveals Arcturus as a double star system with a planet, lending some credibility to the extraordinary proposition. The chapter ends with Maskull contemplating the seriousness of the journey and the enigmatic nature of Krag.