Elayne is riding through Caemlyn so the people can see her as the Daughter-Heir. Part of her escort is the newly formed Queen's Guard, which is composed of women picked by Birgitte. An angry Birgitte comes in to the city to meet Elayne with the news that Naean Arawn and Elenia Sarand escaped from Dyelin's escort. Birgitte is also angry at Elayne for slipping out of the palace with Aviendha and being attacked by street toughs. She asks a boy servant to have Reene Harfor meet her in her apartments.