This short story in the Earthsea series is the tragic tale of a daughter whose father has been cursed into stone. She keeps watch for years, waiting for the day when he can be released from the curse, but when that day finally comes, the outcome of their actions are unpredictable.

This is certainly powerful for a short story. There is a lot of emotion and folklore packed into a few pages. But it's so gruesome and tragic. I didn't exactly enjoy it, but I can appreciate how brilliant the writing is.