Nynaeve thinks she sees Rand, but when she tries to get a better look, a cart moves between them. Nynaeve laments the high prices vs low quality for meat. The mood of the people concerns her. In the Two Rivers, people picked themselves back up, instead of spending their days sulking. Nynaeve is frustrated that Egwene still objects to almost every suggestion she makes. She convinced Egwene to stop using the dream ring at night. Nynaeve still hates Moiraine. Juilin finds Nynaeve and says the women she seeks are guests of the High Lord Samon.