There is a line of carts to cross the bridge from Darein to the bridge to Tar Valon. Verin talks with the guard at the bridge into Tar Valon. There are many rumors of what has happened in the west. Egwene feels like she is going home then reflects on what Emond's Field means to her now. She feels she has outgrown Emond’s field and she will only return to visit. Egwene notices they are not being noticed, even carrying Mat along on a litter. Verin says they have to be more careful than ever when they reach the tower grounds. Verin tells Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve that they are not to talk at all once they arrive and the girls all agree.