The Well at the World's End: Book 4: The Road Home

by William MORRIS (1834 - 1896)

Dame Katherine Tells of the Pair of Beads, and Whence She Had Them

The Well at the World's End: Book 4: The Road Home

In The Well at the World's End, Ralph of Upmeads, youngest son of the King of Upmeads, leaves home (where nothing exciting ever happens) without permission and sets out looking for adventure. When he hears rumors of a well that exudes water with magical properties, he is intrigued and begins his quest. Along the way, he travels through various towns and wildernesses and meets -- and is sometimes led astray by -- a host of interesting people including a mysterious knight, a beautiful woman who may be a goddess, a treacherous servant, a brave tavern wench, a barbarian warrior, a solitary sage, and a sadistic king. Book 4 finishes his adventure. - Summary by Kristingj


Listen next episodes of The Well at the World's End: Book 4: The Road Home:
Ralph Brings His Father and Mother to Upmeads , Ralph Brings Ursula Home to the High House , They Go Down to Battle in Upmeads , Yet a Few Words Concerning Ralph of Upmeads