The ship sailed on past Littleport and at Gregory's insistance took the party to Ely, where the monks of the Cathedral bound their wounds and the magi spent three weeks recovering and planning. Feelings were running high against Gregory, especially as it was felt that not only had he led them in to danger unprepared but that he had not exposed himself to his fair share of the risks.

After the worst of their wounds had healed the magi took the Scarlet Cow and returned via Brandon to Bury st Edmunds, where they hid up for the rest of the season in the house in Whiting Street, maintaing a low profile as they slowly recovered.