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You are Gray Ajah, he told her harshly. She had to think! Of course, if they were coming, I believe they would have by now. Her cheeks felt like fire. The Tower would not miss the chance to put an Acs Sedai on the Lion Throne.

Nothing could spoil her mood. Oh, Light! she breathed. Now, with Faile in a good158A CROWN OF SWORDSmood, seemed as good a time as any to begin what they had to talk about. He sneaked down to the kitchens like a fox, slipping from corner to corner, flashing down stairs—and found there was no food to be had.