Rhadam Asunawa has begun torturing Morgase to gain a confession that will let him hang her. Eamon Valda has forced her into his bed before both leave the city. The combination has left her very depressed until Breane shocks her back to awareness with some frank talk. Tallanvor rushes into her bedroom and Basel Gill explains that he saw a very large bird land on top of one of the buildings. A battle begins in the fortress and Tallanvor correctly guesses it is the Seanchan. They wait while the One Power is used as part of the fighting.