 Shandy also meets a rambling old sorcerer named Sawney, and develops an affection for Beth.Hurwood has concluded an alliance with Blackbeard to lead him to the fabled Fountain of Youth in Florida, a powerful source of magic that will make Blackbeard immortal and allow Hurwood to resurrect his late wife — a process which involves evicting Beth's soul from her body.Davies and Shandy join him, fighting through a hostile, sentient jungle on the way.