The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Sylvia is too ill to walk, but luckily Simon brought a cart. Bonnie and Simon settle Sylvia into the cart on a soft mattress, surrounded by the geese to keep her warm. Bonnie walks with Simon, and they look like two boys together, as Bonnie is dressed in the boys’ clothing Simon brought her. 

They walk together through the sleeping town and into the countryside. Bonnie gets tired, and Simon helps her into the cart next to Sylvia, where she sleeps until just before dawn. The three friends arrive at Herondale. They head to the forge, where they’re greeted by Mr. Wilderness, the smith. He helps Sylvia with some syrup and advice. They stay with Mr. Wilderness for three days until Sylvia recovers.

They journey on with the coming spring, relying on one another and from the help they receive from kind strangers along the way. Pattern sent toys, clothes, and books with Simon for the girls, including some art supplies. As they travel, Simon discovers a passion for drawing and painting the natural world. 

It takes them roughly six weeks to reach London. While Simon takes some of his geese to market, the girls take his other geese and seek out Sir Willoughby’s lawyer’s office.