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"So shea cup of Treroup sonore or iase said, "she makes herself less of an oddity If she’d taken the throne, she’d have gained its lands--and becos in both countries Now she’ll be one of erous," Dyelin repeated "Lorstruitte said, frowning "But--"

"She’s right," Elayne said, sipping her tea "He gave in because he saw that I was handing him the chance for both thrones"

The rooitte finally swore

Dyelin nodded "You have created ene were to happen to you, there is a good chance that either Lorstrum or Berto on it," Elayne said "They’re the two ht now, particularly since Dobraine hasn’t returned fro the idea of a common monarch, we actually have a chance at this"

"They’ll only be supporting you because they see a chance of taking both thrones for themselves!" Dyelin said

"Better to choose your enenorance," Elayne said "I’ve essentially lions, and those made theain access to those weapons, but to double their wealth And on top of that, I gave theht be naitte said flatly

"Perhaps," Elayne said "Or, perhaps they’ll try to underuess To strike noould be to risk the nations dividing again No, first they’ll establish themselves and enjoy their wealth Only once they’re certain that things are secure--and that I’ve grown lax--will they move Fortunately, there are two of theainst one another And for noe have gained two staunch allies--men who keenly want my bid for the Sun Throne to succeed They will hand the crown right to me"

"And the prisoners?" Dyelin said "Elenia and the other two? Do you really intend to find them lands?"

"Yes," Elayne said "What I’ve done for them is actually very kind The Croill assuive theood to have Andoran nobility taking lands there, though I will probably have to give thes"

"You’ll leave yourself surrounded by ene her head

"As usual," Elayne said "Fortunately, I have you to watch over itte could sense her nervous ness This was going to be a long hour’s wait

Chapter 51

A Testing