vocab continued

-Palanquins: A covered litter carried on poles on the shoulders of four or more bearers, formerly used in eastern Asia. (p. 38)
-Paisley: a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures. (p. 40)
-Fontanel: one of the spaces, covered by membrane, between the bones of the fetal or young skull. (p. 40)
-Palpable: readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident (p. 41)
-tatters: a torn piece hanging loose from the main part, as of a garment or flag. (p.42)
-abacus: a device for making arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved. (p. 43)
-Reprieve: to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person). (p. 44)
-Deigned: To think it appropriate to one's dignity; condescend (p. 48)
-Opulent: wealthy, rich, or affluent. (p. 49)

In this chapter, just from the words, we can tell that this story is has to do with battle and leaders. Words such as palanquins and opulent can be used to describe a leader of the group. Words such as reprieve and deigned can be used to describe war in which people are captured and people talk badly about eachother.