Talmanes is upset with Mat because they have to kill the residents of Hinderstap because they didn't leave before dark. Some residents attack Mat and the Redarms while others turn on their fellows. They are unarmed and mostly just use their hands. They finally have to abandon the chest of gold and the cart of provisions to escape the mob. They set off to find Thom and the Aes Sedai. Delarn is dismounted and Mat turns back to rescue him. Thom appears and helps Mat so they can head toward the Aes Sedai. When they near the inn they see the Aes Sedai channeling fireballs.