Synopsis

The wishing tree had been struck, and men were brought to the island to brace its trunk. But Henry suspected a darker purpose. He watched as the woodsmen worked, convinced they were dismantling the ancient tree. Determined to intervene, he gathered loads for Toby, Thomas, Percy, and Emily, positioning them to obstruct the path to the tree. Finally, Harold reached Henry, explaining that the woodsmen sought only to save the tree from harm. Relieved, Henry directed the loads to their intended desti