# LXIII: They Escape from the Chapmen by the Carline’s Wizardry explained — The Sundering Flood > Chapter companion for The Sundering Flood by William Morris. ## What happens The Carline and the Maiden escape from the chapmen in the night using the Carline's wizardry. The Carline puts the men to sleep, and they ride away at dawn. After resting, the Carline performs a ritual to create a magical barrier behind them, then they continue to a friendly Abbey where they are well received. ## Themes in this chapter ### Nature and the Supernatural The Carline's wizardry, including putting men to sleep and creating a magical barrier, highlights the supernatural elements intertwined with the natural world. ### Community and Kinship The hospitality of the husbandmen and the Abbey underscores the theme of community and mutual support. ## Character check-ins ### The Carline Uses wizardry to put the chapmen to sleep and later performs a ritual to create a magical barrier; guides the Maiden to safety. ### Elfhild Referred to as the Maiden; follows the Carline's instructions and assists in the escape. ## Key lines > Sweetling, the thing thou hast to do tonight is to give heed to my least word or beckoning, and obey it, and then will all be well. The Carline instructs the Maiden to follow her commands without question for a successful escape. _Sets up the plan for the night's escape._ > Be mist and mirk, and bewilderment and fear, before those faces of our foemen! Be a wall behind us that they may not pierce through! Mirk behind us, light before us! The Carline casts a spell to create fog and confusion for their pursuers while ensuring a clear path ahead. _Demonstrates the Carline's magical power to protect them._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters/lxiii-they-escape-from-the-chapmen-by-the-carline-s-wizardry - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_sundering_flood_se/chapters