Harine is on her way by boat to a meeting of the First Twelve of the Atha'an Miere. The harbor is filled with ships including many Seanchan vessels that were taken when the Sea Folk escaped from Ebou Dar and there are many more outside the harbor that have no room to anchor. She arrives at a large Seanchan vessel where the meeting is to be held. Others of the First Twelve either ignore Harine or are openly discourteous due to her Bargain Rand which resulted in a thrashing. Even in disfavor she still has Min's viewing that she will someday be Mistress of Ships to keep up her spirits.