Summary chapter 7 in golden goblet

In chapter seven, the days pass slowly for Ranofer as he becomes adjusted to his work in the stonecutting shop. Ranofer decides the only way to get away from Gebu would be to somehow get a donkey and cut reeds to sell to the shipbuilders. Ranofer hopes this will allow him to build a home of his own and give him the means to become a student under Zau the Master. One afternoon, Ranofer wanders through the city on his lunch hour, as he often does, and finds himself on the Street of the Goldsmiths. Ranofer runs into Heqet. Heqet suggests that they have lunch together every day. Ranofer leads him to a place near the river that is hidden from view among the reeds. Ranofer and Heqet talk about Gebu and his friends, speculating on whom they are robbing now. The next day, Ranofer and Heqet argue when Heqet tries to get Ranofer to take some of his food. They are joined by the Ancient, who convinces Ranofer that taking Heqet's food would be doing him a favor. The boys then share their stories with the Ancient and include him in their growing circle of friendship.