

When she arrives at Niall's office she tells him she agrees to a treaty which is already prepared and dictates terms very favorable to the Whitecloaks. Saren explains that this was a group of Darkfriends that were caught holding some kind of ritual for the Dark One. Paitr's neck doesn't break, so he struggles until he strangles. As Morgase watches, the trap doors are opened and all of them fall to their deaths. In a courtyard there is a gallows with about fifteen men and women about to be hung. Saren takes a 'shortcut', different than the way Morgase usually goes.

A Questioner, Einor Saren comes to escort Morgase to a meeting with Niall. Paitr Conel and his uncle have plans for helping Morgase and her party sneak out of Amador. Niall plans to send a messenger to his agent in Tanchico. The message tube talks about Aes Sedai on leashes in Tarabon. Balwer has some reports and a message tube to give to Niall. He has a feeling that Valda means trouble. Niall notices Valda arrive and speak to Bornhald. They agree to make plans to remove Niall from his position as Lord Captain Commander of the Children of the Light. A questioner suggests that Valda visit the Dome of Truth where he meets Rhadam Asunawa. He recognizes Dain Bornhald, but is disgusted to discover that the man is drunk. He believes Pedron Niall has not taken the proper direction on handling al'Thor or on many other things. Valda is unhappy with the orders that recalled him to Amador from Tar Valon where he sensed weakness in the White Tower that he was planning to exploit. For other uses of the word "red," see Red.
