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And in that o to Egwene as a prince He had to go to her as a Warder He had to watch over her, to serve her See her wishes done

It was ti his coat on, he strode down the path toward the Palace The opening serenades of various pond frogs cut short--followed by splashes--as he passed the walk to his sister’s roo the past few days, they had often enjoyed conversation and a cup of warm tea before bed At her doors, however, he was stopped by Birgitte

She gave hi forced to act as Captain-General in his stead He could see that now He felt a little aard stepping up to her The wo for the White Tower," he said "I’d like to say farewell"

He ainst his chest, gently pushing hi"

He alht! There had been a ti He had become a fool "Ask if she’ll see itte said "Besides, she couldn’t talk to you She’s asleep"

"I’m sure she’d like to be awakened"

"It’s not that kind of sleep," Birgitte said She sighed "It has to do with Aes Sedai , your sister will probably have word frowene for you"

Gawyn frowned Hoould…

The dreawene training the as well?"

Birgitte eyed him "Bloody ashes, I’ve probably said too much already Off to your rooo to his roo the sul’dam’s words And when he strikes, he’ll leave such desolation as you wouldn’t believe a single man could create…

A time of weakness

He dashed away froh the palace hallways to the Traveling room that Elayne had set up Blessedly, a Kinswoency nize the dark-haired wonize hiateway at his request He ran through and onto the Traveling ground of the White Tower The gateway vanished right behind hi with a curse That had nearly closed right on him! Why had the Kinswoerously? A split second sooner, and it would have taken his foot off, or worse

There was no tiwene, Leane and the Wise Ones appeared in a rooroup of anxious wowene had stipulated as a fallback position

"Report!" Egwene demanded

"Shevan and Carlinya are dead, Mother," Saerin said griwene cursed "What happened?"

"We were in thea discussion about a fake plot to bring peace to Arad Doman, as you’d ordered And then…"

"Fire," Morvrin said, shivering "Blasting through the walls Wo, several with incredible Power I saw Alviarin there Others, too"