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The other two men, both Cairhienin, he did not know, but he could guess, by their youth and the ribbon tying their hair if nothing else, that they were part of Selande's society. That she had been all too eager to emphasize. Moghedien, Nalesean breathed, but in his case, it was more of a groan, and he gave his pointed beard a fitful jerk. ' A pair of women appeared between the tents ahead, moving slowly, as they talked.

Maiden handtalk, perhaps. In spite of himself, Rand laughed—and had to hug his side; laughing hurt. In any case,The First Cup615they vanish, so to speak. No anger, she realized dimly.