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

by William MORRIS (1834 - 1896)

Talk Between Those Two Brethren

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

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Listen next episodes of The Well at the World's End: Book 4: The Road Home:
An Old Acquaintance Comes From the Down Country to See Ralph , Dame Katherine Tells of the Pair of Beads, and Whence She Had Them , Ralph Brings His Father and Mother to Upmeads , Ralph Brings Ursula Home to the High House , Ralph Holds Converse With Katherine His Gossip , Ralph Sees His Father and Mother Again , The Folkmote of the Shepherds , They Come to Wulstead , They Go Down to Battle in Upmeads , They Ride to Bear Castle , Yet a Few Words Concerning Ralph of Upmeads