Her mother had always told her the tales about Aes Sedai were a lot of fool men's nonsense, but neither A cold wind gusted from the east, sending leaves scurrying across the ground. On the left-hand dock Egwene found Anaiya, watching the loading and chivying those who were not moving fast enough. He joined the army of Illian, and served in the Whitecloak War and the last two wars with Tear.
No one else had that ageless look; and she held herself with an assurance, a confidence that seemed to confirm it. He said no more. What if they don't come, Captain? What if it's Seanchan soldiers instead? Settle your bowels, man! If soldiers come, I will make a run for the harbor mouth, and the Light have mercy on us all. Masema wouldn't need that much excuse, for you.
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