15. Baldanders

The captain of the guard provides Severian directions to an inn but Severian becomes lost.  Ultimately, he locates a tavern where he appears to frighten away the clientele.  The proprietor asks Severian to leave but Severian feigns his way into dinner and a room for the night.  

The innkeeper brings Severian to his quarters and indicates that the room is already rented by two men.  One of them, a giant named Baldanders, is alone in bed and Severian joins him.  In the night, Severian and Baldanders speak to but misunderstand each other.