Some of the soldiers had sworn oaths, yet most were there for their pay, and maybe the hope of loot. Romanda dropped the staring match first, though not in defeat. It is hardly safe to open your mouth with two ta'veren about. Eight thousand or more.
Including Merana. Do you remember them playing at Aes Sedai? They stood there looking at her, Areina leaning insolently on her bow, Nicola so expectant the air should have crackled. Not her—Ny-naeve al'Meara did not giggle—but somebody did. That room was larger by perhaps a pace each way, but not meant for three.
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