Joserlin Corby is a nobleman's son, and the leader of a group of vicious noblemen's sons known as "Corby's Crew." Corby himself is introduced to Elspeth by Lord Orthallen, and sets to seducing her. He finally gets her alone in the horse barn, with one of his crew and Orthallen their way to publicly disgrace her, when they are interrupted by Talia, who has been expressly summoned by Rolan and Gwena for this purpose. Talia uses her Gift to threaten Corby with his worst nightmare if he dares to say anything. She then sends him packing to his father's holding with orders to not return.