 His plan is to marry Sarai, kill the king and, when Duke Mequen is King, force him to abdicate in Bronau's favour.However, the raka conspiracy, prepared for a fight, defeats Prince Bronau's forces with the help of the crows.In the fighting, Bronau mortally wounds Duke Mequen, and Dove kills Bronau with two of Nawat's specially-fletched arrows.