He trotted toward the broad stairs, wide enough for twenty men abreast, that led up to the men's apartments. Leane walked at her side, flame-tipped staff in hand, and the other Aes Sedai on the ship followed them ashore. His tone said that he would not miss it if the chance never came, that he had not been excited to any comment, but his eyes slid a fraction before he caught them, to Ingtar and Loial, and to Verin. A dark glob of something that glistened like grease and smelled vile had suddenly appeared and, while the Amyrlin held Nynaeve with the Power, had been forced into the Wisdom's mouth.
Another stood nearby, beside a plain table on which sat three large silver chalices. You sound as if it were dangerous, Nynaeve said slowly, and Sheriam hesitated before answering. They ravaged through Cairhien, destroyed every army sent against them, burned the city of Cairhien itself, and fought all the way to Tar Valon. It chilled the room, held everyone where they stood in astonishment.
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