The Eye of the World_43 Flashcards
1
Q
Now.
A
Now.
2
Q
You can’t make yourself forget that you’re a [kawaii] [onna], now, and it frightens you.
A
You can’t make yourself forget that you’re a pretty woman, now, and it frightens you.
3
Q
Everybody [henka].”
A
Everybody changes.”
4
Q
Nynaeve’s [kao] paled as he spoke, whether with [ikari] or something else, Rand could not tell.
A
Nynaeve’s face paled as he spoke, whether with anger or something else, Rand could not tell.
5
Q
Mat gave a sly [warai], and his feverish [me] slid to Egwene.
A
Mat gave a sly laugh, and his feverish eyes slid to Egwene.
6
Q
“[kawaii] Egwene,”
A
“Pretty Egwene,”
7
Q
he croaked.
A
he croaked.
8
Q
“[kawaii] as Nynaeve.
A
“Pretty as Nynaeve.
9
Q
And you [kyōyū shite imasu] [sonota] [monogoto] now, don’t you?
A
And you share other things now, don’t you?
10
Q
[sonota] dreams.
A
Other dreams.
11
Q
What do you [yume] about now?”
A
What do you dream about now?”
12
Q
Egwene took a [suteppu] back from the [shindai].
A
Egwene took a step back from the bed.
13
Q
“We are safe from the [Kurai] One’s [me] for the [jikan] [kōfuku],”
A
“We are safe from the Dark One’s eyes for the time being,”
14
Q
Moiraine announced as she walked into the [heya] with Lan at her [kakato].
A
Moiraine announced as she walked into the room with Lan at her heels.
15
Q
Her [me] fell on Mat as she stepped through the [toguchi], and she hissed as [baai] she had touched a [atsui] [sutōbu].
A
Her eyes fell on Mat as she stepped through the doorway, and she hissed as if she had touched a hot stove.
16
Q
“Get away from him!”
A
“Get away from him!”
17
Q
Nynaeve did not [ugokasu] except for turning to [gyōshi] at the Aes Sedai in [odoroki].
A
Nynaeve did not move except for turning to stare at the Aes Sedai in surprise.
18
Q
In two quick [suteppu] Moiraine seized the [chie] by the [kata], hauling her across the [yuka] like a [fukuro] of [kokumotsu].
A
In two quick steps Moiraine seized the Wisdom by the shoulders, hauling her across the floor like a sack of grain.
19
Q
Nynaeve struggled and protested, [shikashi] Moiraine did not release her until she was [yoku] away from the [shindai].
A
Nynaeve struggled and protested, but Moiraine did not release her until she was well away from the bed.
20
Q
The [chie] continued her protests as she got to her [ashi], angrily straightening her [fuku], [shikashi] Moiraine ignored her completely.
A
The Wisdom continued her protests as she got to her feet, angrily straightening her clothes, but Moiraine ignored her completely.
21
Q
The Aes Sedai watched Mat to the [jogai] of everything else, eyeing him the [michi] she would a [dokuhebi].
A
The Aes Sedai watched Mat to the exclusion of everything else, eyeing him the way she would a viper.
22
Q
“All of you [taizai] away from him,”
A
“All of you stay away from him,”
23
Q
she said.
A
she said.
24
Q
“And be [shizuka].”
A
“And be quiet.”
25
Mat stared back as intently as she.
Mat stared back as intently as she.
26
He bared his **[ha] in a silent, snarling rictus, and pulled himself into an ever tighter [musubime], [shikashi] he never took his [me] from hers.**
He bared his teeth in a silent, snarling rictus, and pulled himself into an ever tighter knot, but he never took his eyes from hers.
27
Slowly she put one **[te] on him, lightly, on a [hiza] drawn up to his [mune].**
Slowly she put one hand on him, lightly, on a knee drawn up to his chest.
28
A **[keiren] shook him at her [tacchi], a [miburui] of [keno kan] spasming through his entire [bodi], and abruptly he pulled one [te] out, slashing at her [kao] with the [rubī]-hilted [dagā].**
A convulsion shook him at her touch, a shudder of revulsion spasming through his entire body, and abruptly he pulled one hand out, slashing at her face with the ruby-hilted dagger.
29
One **[bun] Lan was in the [toguchi], the next he was at the [shindai saido], as [baai] he had not bothered with the intervening [supēsu].**
One minute Lan was in the doorway, the next he was at the bedside, as if he had not bothered with the intervening space.
30
His **[te] caught Mat’s [tekubi], stopping the [surasshu] as [baai] it had struck [ishi].**
His hand caught Mat’s wrist, stopping the slash as if it had struck stone.
31
Still Mat held himself in that tight **[utsuwa-bw, tama-bl].**
Still Mat held himself in that tight ball.
32
Only the **[te] with the [dagā] tried to [ugokasu], straining against the [kanshu]’s implacable [gurippu].**
Only the hand with the dagger tried to move, straining against the Warder’s implacable grip.
33
Mat’s **[me] never left Moiraine, and they burned with [kirai].**
Mat’s eyes never left Moiraine, and they burned with hate.
34
Moiraine also did not **[ugokasu].**
Moiraine also did not move.
35
She did not flinch from the **[ha] only [inchi] from her [kao], as she had not when he [saisho] struck.**
She did not flinch from the blade only inches from her face, as she had not when he first struck.
36
“How did he come by this?”
“How did he come by this?”
37
she asked in a **[hagane] [koe].**
she asked in a steel voice.
38
"I asked **[baai] Mordeth had given you anything.**
“I asked if Mordeth had given you anything.
39
I asked, and I warned you, and you said he had not.”
I asked, and I warned you, and you said he had not.”
40
“He didn’t,”
“He didn’t,”
41
Rand said.
Rand said.
42
“He...
“He...
43
Mat took it from the **[hōmotsu] [heya]."**
Mat took it from the treasure room.”
44
Moiraine looked at him, her **[me] seeming to [yakedo] as much as Mat’s.**
Moiraine looked at him, her eyes seeming to burn as much as Mat’s.
45
He almost stepped back before she turned away again, back to the **[shindai].**
He almost stepped back before she turned away again, back to the bed.
46
"I didn’t know until after we were **[bunri shita].**
“I didn’t know until after we were separated.
47
I didn’t know.”
I didn’t know.”
48
“You did not know.”
“You did not know.”
49
Moiraine studied Mat.
Moiraine studied Mat.
50
He still lay with his **[hiza] pulled up to his [mune], still snarled soundlessly at her, and his [te] yet fought Lan to [rīchi] her with the [dagā].**
He still lay with his knees pulled up to his chest, still snarled soundlessly at her, and his hand yet fought Lan to reach her with the dagger.
51
"It is a **[fushigi] you got this far, carrying this.**
“It is a wonder you got this far, carrying this.
52
I **[kanjita] the [aku] of it when I laid [me] on him, the [tacchi] of Mashadar, [shikashi] a Fade could [kankaku] it for [mairu].**
I felt the evil of it when I laid eyes on him, the touch of Mashadar, but a Fade could sense it for miles.
53
Even though he would not know exactly where, he would know it was near, and Mashadar would **[dorō] his [seishin] [dōjini, tsutsu, issun] his [hone] remembered that this same [aku] swallowed an [guntai] – Dreadlords, Fades, Trollocs, and all.**
Even though he would not know exactly where, he would know it was near, and Mashadar would draw his spirit while his bones remembered that this same evil swallowed an army – Dreadlords, Fades, Trollocs, and all.
54
Some **[Kurai-yūjin]** could probably feel it, too.
Some Darkfriends could probably feel it, too.
55
Those who have truly given away their **[tamashī].**
Those who have truly given away their souls.
56
There could not **[tasukeru] [shikashi] be those who would [fushigi] at suddenly [kanji] this, as [baai] the [hijō ni] [kūki] around them itched.**
There could not help but be those who would wonder at suddenly feeling this, as if the very air around them itched.
57
They would be compelled to seek it.
They would be compelled to seek it.
58
It should have drawn them to it as a **[magunetto] draws [tetsu] [shinsei]."**
It should have drawn them to it as a magnet draws iron filings.”
59
"There were **[Kurai-yūjin]**,"
“There were Darkfriends,”
60
Rand said, "more than once, **[shikashi] we got away from them.**
Rand said, “more than once, but we got away from them.
61
And a Fade, the **[yoru, kishi\_knt] before we reached Caemlyn, [shikashi] he never [mimashita] us."**
And a Fade, the night before we reached Caemlyn, but he never saw us.”
62
He cleared his **[nodo].**
He cleared his throat.
63
"There are **[uwasa] of strange [monogoto] in the [yoru, kishi\_knt] [soto ni] the [toshi].**
“There are rumors of strange things in the night outside the city.
64
It could be Trollocs.”
It could be Trollocs.”
65
"Oh, it’s Trollocs, **[hitsuji kai],"**
“Oh, it’s Trollocs, sheepherder,”
66
Lan said wryly.
Lan said wryly.
67
“And where Trollocs are, there are Fades.”
“And where Trollocs are, there are Fades.”
68
Tendons stood out on the **[rimen] of his [te] from the [doryoku] of holding Mat’s [tekubi], [shikashi] there was no [hizumi] in his [koe].**
Tendons stood out on the back of his hand from the effort of holding Mat’s wrist, but there was no strain in his voice.
69
"They’ve tried to hide their **[tsūka], [shikashi] I have seen [sain] for two [hi].**
“They’ve tried to hide their passage, but I have seen sign for two days.
70
And heard **[nōka] and [murabito] [tsubuyaki] about [monogoto] in the [yoru, kishi\_knt].**
And heard farmers and villagers mutter about things in the night.
71
The Myrddraal managed to **[sutoraiki] into the Two [kawa] unseen, somehow, [shikashi] every [ichi nichi] they come closer to those who can send [heishi] to [kari] them down.**
The Myrddraal managed to strike into the Two Rivers unseen, somehow, but every day they come closer to those who can send soldiers to hunt them down.
72
Even so, they won’t **[teishi] now, [hitsuji kai]."**
Even so, they won’t stop now, sheepherder.”
73
"**[shikashi] we’re in Caemlyn,"**
“But we’re in Caemlyn,”
74
Egwene said.
Egwene said.
75
“They can’t get to us as long as—”
“They can’t get to us as long as —”
76
“They can’t?”
“They can’t?”
77
the **[kanshu] cut her off.**
the Warder cut her off.
78
"The Fades are **[tatemono] their [sūji] in the [inaka].**
“The Fades are building their numbers in the countryside.
79
That’s **[heiya] enough from the [sain], [baai] you know what to [hyōjō] for.**
That’s plain enough from the sign, if you know what to look for.
80
Already there are more Trollocs than they must just to **[udedokei] all the [hōhō] out of the [toshi], a dozen [kobushi], at least.**
Already there are more Trollocs than they need just to watch all the ways out of the city, a dozen fists, at least.
81
There can only be one **[riyū]; when the Fades have enough [sūji], they will come into the [toshi] after you.**
There can only be one reason; when the Fades have enough numbers, they will come into the city after you.
82
That **[kōi] may send [hanbun] the [guntai] of the [minami] marching to the Borderlands, [shikashi] the [shōko] is that they’re willing to take that [risuku].**
That act may send half the armies of the south marching to the Borderlands, but the evidence is that they’re willing to take that risk.
83
You three have escaped them too long.
You three have escaped them too long.
84
It **[rukkusu] as [baai] you’ve brought a new Trolloc [sensō] to Caemlyn, [hitsuji kai]."**
It looks as if you’ve brought a new Trolloc War to Caemlyn, sheepherder.”
85
Egwene gave a gasping sob, and Perrin shook his **[atama] as though to deny it.**
Egwene gave a gasping sob, and Perrin shook his head as though to deny it.
86
Rand **[kanjita] a [byōki] in his [i] at the [shikō] of Trollocs in the [machi] of Caemlyn.**
Rand felt a sickness in his stomach at the thought of Trollocs in the streets of Caemlyn.
87
All those **[hitobito] at one another’s [nodo], never realizing the real [kyōi] waiting to come over the [kabe].**
All those people at one another’s throats, never realizing the real threat waiting to come over the walls.
88
What would they do when they suddenly found Trollocs and Fades in their **[tadanaka], [satsugai] them?**
What would they do when they suddenly found Trollocs and Fades in their midst, killing them?
89
He could see the **[tō]** **[moeru], [honoo] breaking through the domes, Trollocs pillaging through the curving [machi] and vistas of the Inner [toshi].**
He could see the towers burning, flames breaking through the domes, Trollocs pillaging through the curving streets and vistas of the Inner City.
90
The **[kyūden] itself in [honoo].**
The Palace itself in flames.
91
Elayne, and Gawyn, and Morgase...
Elayne, and Gawyn, and Morgase...
92
**[shin da].**
dead.
93
“Not yet,”
“Not yet,”
94
Moiraine said absently.
Moiraine said absently.
95
She was still **[ito] on Mat.**
She was still intent on Mat.
96
"**[baai] we can find a [michi] out of Caemlyn, the Halfmen will have no more [intaresuto] here.**
“If we can find a way out of Caemlyn, the Halfmen will have no more interest here.
97
**[baai].**
If.
98
So many **[baai]’s."**
So many if’s.”
99
"**[yori yoi] we were all [shin da],"**
“Better we were all dead,”
100
Perrin said suddenly, and Rand jumped at the **[ekō] of his own [shikō].**
Perrin said suddenly, and Rand jumped at the echo of his own thoughts.
101
Perrin still sat staring at the **[yuka] – glaring at it now – and his [koe] was bitter.**
Perrin still sat staring at the floor – glaring at it now – and his voice was bitter.
102
"Everywhere we go, we bring **[itami] and [kurushimi] on our [bakkuappu shimasu].**
“Everywhere we go, we bring pain and suffering on our backs.
103
It would be **[yori yoi] for everyone [baai] we were [shin da]."**
It would be better for everyone if we were dead.”
104
Nynaeve rounded on him, her **[kao] [hanbun] [fyūrī] and [hanbun] worried [kyōfu], [shikashi] Moiraine forestalled her.**
Nynaeve rounded on him, her face half fury and half worried fear, but Moiraine forestalled her.
105
"What do you think to **[gein], for yourself or anyone else, by dying?"**
“What do you think to gain, for yourself or anyone else, by dying?”
106
the Aes Sedai asked.
the Aes Sedai asked.
107
Her **[koe] was [reberu], yet sharp.**
Her voice was level, yet sharp.
108
"**[baai] the [omo] of the [haka] has gained as much [jiyū] to [tacchi] the [moyō] as I [kyōfu], he can [rīchi] you [shin da] more easily than alive, now.**
“If the Lord of the Grave has gained as much freedom to touch the Pattern as I fear, he can reach you dead more easily than alive, now.
109
**[shin da], you can [tasukeru] no one, not the [hitobito] who have helped you, not your [yūjin] and [kazoku] back in the Two [kawa].**
Dead, you can help no one, not the people who have helped you, not your friends and family back in the Two Rivers.
110
The **[kage] is falling over the [sekai], and none of you can [teishi] it [shin da]."**
The Shadow is falling over the world, and none of you can stop it dead.”
111
Perrin raised his **[atama] to [hyōjō] at her, and Rand gave a [kaishi, hajimeru].**
Perrin raised his head to look at her, and Rand gave a start.
112
The irises of his **[yūjin]’s [me] were more [kiiro] than [chairo].**
The irises of his friend’s eyes were more yellow than brown.
113
With his shaggy **[kami] and the [kyōdo] of his [shisen], there was something about him...**
With his shaggy hair and the intensity of his gaze, there was something about him...
114
Rand could not **[tsukamimasu] it enough to make it out.**
Rand could not grasp it enough to make it out.
115
Perrin spoke with a soft **[heimen do] that gave his [kotoba] more [omosa] than [baai] he had shouted.**
Perrin spoke with a soft flatness that gave his words more weight than if he had shouted.
116
"We can’t **[teishi] it alive, either, now can we?"**
“We can’t stop it alive, either, now can we?”
117
"I will have **[jikan] to argue with you later,"**
“I will have time to argue with you later,”
118
Moiraine said, "**[shikashi] your [yūjin] needs me now."**
Moiraine said, “but your friend needs me now.”
119
She stepped aside so they could all see Mat clearly.
She stepped aside so they could all see Mat clearly.
120
His **[me] still on her with a [gekido]-filled [gyōshi], he had not moved or changed his [ichi] on the [shindai].**
His eyes still on her with a rage-filled stare, he had not moved or changed his position on the bed.
121
**[ase] stood out on his [kao], and his [kuchibiru] were bloodless in an unchanging [unari goe].**
Sweat stood out on his face, and his lips were bloodless in an unchanging snarl.
122
All of his **[tsuyosa] seemed to be pouring into the [doryoku] to [rīchi] Moiraine with the [dagā] Lan held motionless.**
All of his strength seemed to be pouring into the effort to reach Moiraine with the dagger Lan held motionless.
123
“Or had you forgotten?”
“Or had you forgotten?”
124
Perrin gave an embarrassed **[kata o sukumeru] and spread his [te] wordlessly.**
Perrin gave an embarrassed shrug and spread his hands wordlessly.
125
“What’s wrong with him?”
“What’s wrong with him?”
126
Egwene asked, and Nynaeve added, “Is it catching?
Egwene asked, and Nynaeve added, “Is it catching?
127
I can still treat him.
I can still treat him.
128
I don’t seem to **[kyacchi] sick, no [mondai] what it is."**
I don’t seem to catch sick, no matter what it is.”
129
“Oh, it is catching,”
“Oh, it is catching,”
130
Moiraine said, “and your...
Moiraine said, “and your...
131
**[hogo] would not [hozon shimasu] you."**
protection would not save you.”
132
She pointed to the **[rubī]-hilted [dagā], careful not to let her [yubi] [tacchi] it.**
She pointed to the ruby-hilted dagger, careful not to let her finger touch it.
133
The **[ha] trembled as Mat strained to [rīchi] her with it.**
The blade trembled as Mat strained to reach her with it.
134
“This is from Shadar Logoth.
“This is from Shadar Logoth.
135
There is not a **[koishi] of that [toshi] that is not tainted and dangerous to bring [soto ni] the [kabe], and this is far more than a [koishi].**
There is not a pebble of that city that is not tainted and dangerous to bring outside the walls, and this is far more than a pebble.
136
The **[aku] that killed Shadar Logoth is in it, and in Mat, too, now.**
The evil that killed Shadar Logoth is in it, and in Mat, too, now.
137
**[utagai] and [nikushimi] so strong that even those closest are seen as [teki], rooted so [fukai] in the [hone] that eventually the only [shikō] left is to kill.**
Suspicion and hatred so strong that even those closest are seen as enemies, rooted so deep in the bone that eventually the only thought left is to kill.
138
By carrying the **[dagā] beyond the [kabe] of Shadar Logoth he freed it, this [shīdo] of it, from what [ketsugō shita] it to that [basho].**
By carrying the dagger beyond the walls of Shadar Logoth he freed it, this seed of it, from what bound it to that place.
139
It will have waxed and waned in him, what he is in the **[kokoro] of him [tatakai] what the [densen] of Mashadar sought to make him, [shikashi] now the [tatakai] [uchigawa] him is almost done, and he almost defeated.**
It will have waxed and waned in him, what he is in the heart of him fighting what the contagion of Mashadar sought to make him, but now the battle inside him is almost done, and he almost defeated.
140
Soon, **[baai] it does not kill him [saisho], he will spread that [aku] like a plague wherever he goes.**
Soon, if it does not kill him first, he will spread that evil like a plague wherever he goes.
141
Just as one **[kizu] from that [ha] is enough to infect and destroy, so, soon, a few [bun] with Mat will be just as deadly."**
Just as one scratch from that blade is enough to infect and destroy, so, soon, a few minutes with Mat will be just as deadly.”
142
Nynaeve’s **[kao] had gone [shiroi].**
Nynaeve’s face had gone white.
143
“can you do anything?”
“Can you do anything?”
144
she whispered.
she whispered.
145
"I **[kibō] so."**
“I hope so.”
146
Moiraine sighed.
Moiraine sighed.
147
"For the **[sake] of the [sekai], I [kibō] I am not too late."**
“For the sake of the world, I hope I am not too late.”
148
Her **[te] delved into the [pōchi] at her [beruto] and came out with the [shiruku]-shrouded angreal .**
Her hand delved into the pouch at her belt and came out with the silk-shrouded angreal .
149
"**[kyūka] me.**
“Leave me.
150
**[taizai] together, and find somewhere you will not be seen, [shikashi] [kyūka] me.**
Stay together, and find somewhere you will not be seen, but leave me.
151
I will do what I can for him.”
I will do what I can for him.”
152
**[akira] 42**
Chapter 42
153
**[omoide] of Dreams**
Remembrance of Dreams
154
It was a subdued **[gurūpu] that Rand led back down the [kaidan].**
It was a subdued group that Rand led back down the stairs.
155
None of them wanted to **[hanashi] to him now, or to one another.**
None of them wanted to talk to him now, or to one another.
156
He did not feel much like talking, either.
He did not feel much like talking, either.
157
The **[nichi] was far enough across the [sora] to dim the [rimen] [fukinuke], [shikashi] the [ranpu] had not yet been lit.**
The sun was far enough across the sky to dim the back stairwell, but the lamps had not yet been lit.
158
**[nikkō] and [kage] striped the [kaidan].**
Sunlight and shadow striped the stairs.
159
Perrin’s **[kao] was as closed as the [tanin], [shikashi] where [shinpai] creased everyone else’s [mayu], his was smooth.**
Perrin’s face was as closed as the others, but where worry creased everyone else’s brow, his was smooth.
160
Rand **[shikō] the [hyōjō] Perrin wore was [jinin].**
Rand thought the look Perrin wore was resignation.
161
He wondered why, and wanted to ask, **[shikashi] whenever Perrin walked through a deeper [pacchi] of [kage], his [me] seemed to [atsumaru] in what little [hikari] there was, glowing softly like polished [kohaku shoku].**
He wondered why, and wanted to ask, but whenever Perrin walked through a deeper patch of shadow, his eyes seemed to gather in what little light there was, glowing softly like polished amber.
162
Rand shivered and tried to concentrate on his **[shūi], on the [kurumi] paneled [kabe] and the [ōku zai] [kaidan] [tesuri], on sturdy, [nichijō] [monogoto] He wiped his [te] on his [kōto] several [kai], [shikashi] each [jikan] [ase] sprang out on his [tenohira] anew.**
Rand shivered and tried to concentrate on his surroundings, on the walnut paneled walls and the oak stair railing, on sturdy, everyday things He wiped his hands on his coat several times, but each time sweat sprang out on his palms anew.
163
It’ll all be all **[migi], now.**
It’ll all be all right, now.
164
We’re together again, and...
We’re together again, and...
165
**[hikari], Mat.**
Light, Mat.
166
He took them to the **[toshokan] by the [rimen] [michi] that went by the [kicchin], avoiding the common [heya].**
He took them to the library by the back way that went by the kitchens, avoiding the common room.
167
Not many **[ryokō] used the [toshokan]; most of those who could read stayed at more elegant [ryokan] in the Inner [toshi].**
Not many travelers used the library; most of those who could read stayed at more elegant inns in the Inner City.
168
**[shujin] Gill kept it more for his own [tanoshimi] than for the [ichi nigiri] of [jōren kyaku] who wanted a [hon] now and then.**
Master Gill kept it more for his own enjoyment than for the handful of patrons who wanted a book now and then.
169
Rand did not want to think why Moiraine wanted them to **[kīpu] out of [kōkei], [shikashi] he kept remembering the Whitecloak [andā yakuin] saying he would be back, and Elaida’s [me] when she asked where he was staying.**
Rand did not want to think why Moiraine wanted them to keep out of sight, but he kept remembering the Whitecloak under-officer saying he would be back, and Elaida’s eyes when she asked where he was staying.
170
Those were **[riyū ga arimasu] enough, whatever Moiraine wanted.**
Those were reasons enough, whatever Moiraine wanted.
171
He took five **[suteppu] into the [toshokan] before he realized that everyone else had stopped, crowded together in the [toguchi], openmouthed and goggling.**
He took five steps into the library before he realized that everyone else had stopped, crowded together in the doorway, openmouthed and goggling.
172
A brisk blaze crackled in the **[danro], and Loial was sprawled on the long [sofa], [dokusho], a small [kuro] [neko] with [shiroi] [ashi] curled and [hanbun] asleep on his [i].**
A brisk blaze crackled in the fireplace, and Loial was sprawled on the long couch, reading, a small black cat with white feet curled and half asleep on his stomach.
173
When they entered he closed the **[hon] with a huge [yubi] [mākingu] his [basho] and gently set the [neko] on the [yuka], then stood to [bou] formally.**
When they entered he closed the book with a huge finger marking his place and gently set the cat on the floor, then stood to bow formally.
174
Rand was so used to the Ogier that it took him a **[bun] to realize that Loial was the [obujekuto] of the [tanin]’ stares.**
Rand was so used to the Ogier that it took him a minute to realize that Loial was the object of the others’ stares.
175
"These are the **[yūjin] I was waiting for, Loial,"**
“These are the friends I was waiting for, Loial,”
176
he said.
he said.
177
"This is Nynaeve, the **[chie] of my [mura].**
“This is Nynaeve, the Wisdom of my village.
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And Perrin.
And Perrin.
179
And this is Egwene.”
And this is Egwene.”
180
“Ah, yes,”
“Ah, yes,”
181
Loial boomed, “Egwene.
Loial boomed, “Egwene.
182
Rand has spoken of you a great **[keiyaku].**
Rand has spoken of you a great deal.
183
Yes.
Yes.
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I am Loial.”
I am Loial.”
185
“He’s an Ogier,”
“He’s an Ogier,”
186
Rand explained, and watched their **[odoroki] [henkō] in [shinsetsu].**
Rand explained, and watched their amazement change in kind.
187
Even after Trollocs and Fades in the **[furesshu], it was still astonishing to meet a [densetsu] walking and breathing.**
Even after Trollocs and Fades in the flesh, it was still astonishing to meet a legend walking and breathing.
188
Remembering his own **[saisho] [hannō] to Loial, he grinned ruefully.**
Remembering his own first reaction to Loial, he grinned ruefully.
189
They were doing **[yori yoi] than he had.**
They were doing better than he had.
190
Loial took their gaping in his **[sutoraido].**
Loial took their gaping in his stride.
191
Rand supposed he hardly noticed it compared with a mob shouting “Trolloc.”
Rand supposed he hardly noticed it compared with a mob shouting “Trolloc.”
192
“And the Aes Sedai, Rand?”
“And the Aes Sedai, Rand?”
193
Loial asked.
Loial asked.
194
“Upstairs with Mat.”
“Upstairs with Mat.”
195
The Ogier raised one bushy **[mayu] thoughtfully.**
The Ogier raised one bushy eyebrow thoughtfully.
196
"Then he is **[byōki].**
“Then he is ill.
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I suggest we all be seated.
I suggest we all be seated.
198
She will be joining us?
She will be joining us?
199
Yes.
Yes.
200
Then there’s nothing to do **[shikashi] [taiki]."**
Then there’s nothing to do but wait.”
201
The **[kōi] of sitting seemed to loosen some [kyacchi] [uchigawa] the Emond’s [ryōiki] [fōku], as [baai] [kōfuku] in a [yoku]-stuffed [isu] with a [kasai] in the [danro] and a [neko] now curled up on the [irori] made them feel at home.**
The act of sitting seemed to loosen some catch inside the Emond’s Field folk, as if being in a well-stuffed chair with a fire in the fireplace and a cat now curled up on the hearth made them feel at home.
202
As soon as they were settled they excitedly began asking the Ogier **[shitsumon].**
As soon as they were settled they excitedly began asking the Ogier questions.
203
To Rand’s **[odoroki], Perrin was the [saisho] to speak.**
To Rand’s surprise, Perrin was the first to speak.
204
“The stedding, Loial.
“The stedding, Loial.
205
Are they really **[hinan sho], the [michi] the [ie] say?"**
Are they really havens, the way the stories say?”
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His **[koe] was [ito], as [baai] he had a [tokuni] [riyū] for asking.**
His voice was intent, as if he had a particular reason for asking.
207
Loial was glad to tell about the stedding, and how he came to be at The **[joō]’s [shukufuku], and what he had seen in his [ugokasu].**
Loial was glad to tell about the stedding, and how he came to be at The Queen’s Blessing, and what he had seen in his travels.
208
Rand soon leaned back, only partly listening.
Rand soon leaned back, only partly listening.
209
He had heard it all before, in **[ditēru].**
He had heard it all before, in detail.
210
Loial liked to **[hanashi], and [hanashi] at [nagasa] when he had the slightest [kikai], though he usually seemed to think a [monogatari] needed two or three hundred [toshi] of [haikei] to make it understood.**
Loial liked to talk, and talk at length when he had the slightest chance, though he usually seemed to think a story needed two or three hundred years of background to make it understood.
211
His **[kankaku] of [jikan] was [hijō ni] strange; to him three hundred [toshi] seemed a reasonable [nagasa] of [jikan] for a [monogatari] or [setsumei] to [kabā].**
His sense of time was very strange; to him three hundred years seemed a reasonable length of time for a story or explanation to cover.
212
He always talked about leaving the stedding as **[baai] it were just a few [kagetsu] before, [shikashi] it had finally come out that he had been gone more than three [toshi].**
He always talked about leaving the stedding as if it were just a few months before, but it had finally come out that he had been gone more than three years.
213
Rand’s **[shikō] drifted to Mat.**
Rand’s thoughts drifted to Mat.
214
A **[dagā].**
A dagger.
215
A bloody **[naifu], and it might kill him just from carrying it.**
A bloody knife, and it might kill him just from carrying it.
216
**[hikari], I don’t want any more [bōken].**
Light, I don’t want any more adventure.
217
**[baai] she can heal him, we should all go...**
If she can heal him, we should all go...
218
not home.
not home.
219
can’t go home.
Can’t go home.
220
Somewhere.
Somewhere.
221
We’ll all go somewhere they’ve never heard of Aes Sedai or the **[Kurai] One.**
We’ll all go somewhere they’ve never heard of Aes Sedai or the Dark One.
222
Somewhere.
Somewhere.
223
The **[tobira] opened, and for a [shunkan] Rand [shikō] he was still imagining.**
The door opened, and for a moment Rand thought he was still imagining.
224
Mat stood there, blinking, with his **[kōto] buttoned up and the [kurai] [sukāfu] wrapped [hikui] around his [gaku].**
Mat stood there, blinking, with his coat buttoned up and the dark scarf wrapped low around his forehead.
225
Then Rand **[mimashita] Moiraine, with her [te] on Mat’s [kata], and Lan behind them.**
Then Rand saw Moiraine, with her hand on Mat’s shoulder, and Lan behind them.
226
The Aes Sedai was watching Mat carefully, as one watches **[dare-ka] only lately out of a sickbed.**
The Aes Sedai was watching Mat carefully, as one watches someone only lately out of a sickbed.
227
As always, Lan was watching everything **[dōjini, tsutsu, issun] appearing to [udedokei] nothing.**
As always, Lan was watching everything while appearing to watch nothing.
228
Mat looked as **[baai] he had never been sick a [ichi nichi].**
Mat looked as if he had never been sick a day.
229
His **[saisho], [chūcho] [egao] included everyone, though it slipped into an openmouthed [gyōshi] at the [kōkei] of Loial, as [baai] he were [mite] the Ogier for the [saisho] [jikan].**
His first, hesitant smile included everyone, though it slipped into an openmouthed stare at the sight of Loial, as if he were seeing the Ogier for the first time.
230
With a **[kata o sukumeru] and a [furu], he turned his [chūi] back to his [yūjin].**
With a shrug and a shake, he turned his attention back to his friends.
231
“I...
“I...
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ah...
ah...
233
that is...”
that is...”
234
He took a **[fukai] [iki].**
He took a deep breath.
235
“It...
“It...
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ah...
ah...
237
it seems I’ve been acting...
it seems I’ve been acting...
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ah...
ah...
239
**[sōto] of oddly.**
sort of oddly.
240
I don’t remember much of it, really.”
I don’t remember much of it, really.”
241
He gave Moiraine an uneasy **[hyōjō].**
He gave Moiraine an uneasy look.
242
She smiled back confidently, and he went on.
She smiled back confidently, and he went on.
243
“Everything is hazy after Whitebridge.
“Everything is hazy after Whitebridge.
244
Thom, and the...”
Thom, and the...”
245
He shivered and hurried on.
He shivered and hurried on.
246
“The further from Whitebridge, the hazier it gets.
“The further from Whitebridge, the hazier it gets.
247
I don’t really remember arriving in Caemlyn at all.”
I don’t really remember arriving in Caemlyn at all.”
248
He eyed Loial askance.
He eyed Loial askance.
249
“Not really.
“Not really.
250
Moiraine Sedai says I...
Moiraine Sedai says I...
251
upstairs, I...
upstairs, I...
252
ah...”
ah...”
253
He grinned, and suddenly he truly was the old Mat.
He grinned, and suddenly he truly was the old Mat.
254
"You can’t hold a **[otoko] to [hinan] for what he does when he’s crazy, can you?"**
“You can’t hold a man to blame for what he does when he’s crazy, can you?”
255
“You always were crazy,”
“You always were crazy,”
256
Perrin said, and for a **[shunkan] he, too, sounded as of old.**
Perrin said, and for a moment he, too, sounded as of old.
257
“No,”
“No,”
258
Nynaeve said.
Nynaeve said.
259
**[namida] made her [me] bright, [shikashi] she was smiling.**
Tears made her eyes bright, but she was smiling.
260
"None of us **[no sei ni suru] you."**
“None of us blames you.”
261
Rand and Egwene began talking at once then, **[uranai] Mat how happy they were to see him [yoku] and how [yoku] he looked, with a few laughing [komento] thrown in about hoping that he was done with [torikku] now that one so ugly had been played on him.**
Rand and Egwene began talking at once then, telling Mat how happy they were to see him well and how well he looked, with a few laughing comments thrown in about hoping that he was done with tricks now that one so ugly had been played on him.
262
Mat met **[jōdan] with [jōdan] as he found a [isu] with all of his old [ibaru].**
Mat met banter with banter as he found a chair with all of his old swagger.
263
As he sat down, still grinning, he absentmindedly touched his **[kōto] as [baai] to make sure that something tucked behind his [beruto] was still there, and Rand’s [iki] caught.**
As he sat down, still grinning, he absentmindedly touched his coat as if to make sure that something tucked behind his belt was still there, and Rand’s breath caught.
264
“Yes,”
“Yes,”
265
Moiraine said quietly, "he still has the **[dagā]."**
Moiraine said quietly, “he still has the dagger.”
266
The **[warai] and [hanashi] was still going on among the [nokori] of the Emond’s [ryōiki] [fōku], [shikashi] she had noticed his sudden [sesshu] of [iki] and had seen what had caused it.**
The laughter and talk was still going on among the rest of the Emond’s Field folk, but she had noticed his sudden intake of breath and had seen what had caused it.
267
She moved closer to his **[isu], where she did not have to raise her [koe] for him to hear clearly.**
She moved closer to his chair, where she did not have to raise her voice for him to hear clearly.
268
"I cannot take it away from him without **[satsugai] him.**
“I cannot take it away from him without killing him.
269
The **[baindingu] has lasted too long, and [zōshoku saseta] too strong.**
The binding has lasted too long, and grown too strong.
270
That must be unknotted in **[tāru] Valon; it is beyond me, or any lone Aes Sedai, even with an angreal."**
That must be unknotted in Tar Valon; it is beyond me, or any lone Aes Sedai, even with an angreal.”
271
"**[shikashi] he doesn’t [hyōjō] sick anymore."**
“But he doesn’t look sick anymore.”
272
He had a **[shikō] and looked up at her.**
He had a thought and looked up at her.
273
"As long as he has the **[dagā], the Fades will know where we are.**
“As long as he has the dagger, the Fades will know where we are.
274
**[Kurai-yūjin]**, too, some of them.
Darkfriends, too, some of them.
275
You said so.”
You said so.”
276
"I have contained that, after a **[fasshon].**
“I have contained that, after a fashion.
277
**[baai] they come [tojiru] enough to [kankaku] it now, they will be [no ue ni] us anyway.**
If they come close enough to sense it now, they will be on top of us anyway.
278
I cleansed the **[osen] from him, Rand, and did what I could to [osoi] its [ritān], [shikashi] [ritān] it will, in [jikan], unless he receives [tasukeru] in [tāru] Valon."**
I cleansed the taint from him, Rand, and did what I could to slow its return, but return it will, in time, unless he receives help in Tar Valon.”
279
"A **[yoi] [koto] that’s where we’re going, isn’t it?"**
“A good thing that’s where we’re going, isn’t it?”
280
He **[shikō] maybe it was the [jinin] in his [koe], and the [kibō] for something else, that made her give him a sharp [hyōjō] before turning away.**
He thought maybe it was the resignation in his voice, and the hope for something else, that made her give him a sharp look before turning away.
281
Loial was on his **[ashi], bowing to her.**
Loial was on his feet, bowing to her.
282
"I am Loial, **[musuko] of Arent [musuko] of Halan, Aes Sedai.**
“I am Loial, son of Arent son of Halan, Aes Sedai.
283
The stedding offers **[seiiki] to the [kōmuin] of the [hikari]."**
The stedding offers sanctuary to the Servants of the Light.”
284
"Thank you, Loial, **[musuko] of Arent,"**
“Thank you, Loial, son of Arent,”
285
Moiraine answered dryly, "**[shikashi] I would not be too [muryō desu] with that [aisatsu] [baai] I were you.**
Moiraine answered dryly, “but I would not be too free with that greeting if I were you.
286
There are perhaps twenty Aes Sedai in Caemlyn at this **[shunkan], and every one [shikashi] I of the [akai] Ajah."**
There are perhaps twenty Aes Sedai in Caemlyn at this moment, and every one but I of the Red Ajah.”
287
Loial nodded sagely, as **[baai] he understood.**
Loial nodded sagely, as if he understood.
288
Rand could only **[furu] his [atama] in [konran]; he would be Lightblinded [baai] he knew what she meant.**
Rand could only shake his head in confusion; he would be Lightblinded if he knew what she meant.
289
“It is strange to find you here,”
“It is strange to find you here,”
290
the Aes Sedai went on.
the Aes Sedai went on.
291
"Few Ogier **[kyūka] the stedding in recent [toshi]."**
“Few Ogier leave the stedding in recent years.”
292
"The old **[ie] caught me, Aes Sedai.**
“The old stories caught me, Aes Sedai.
293
The old **[bukku] filled my unworthy [atama] with [shashin].**
The old books filled my unworthy head with pictures.
294
I want to see the **[kodachi].**
I want to see the groves.
295
And the **[toshi] we built, too.**
And the cities we built, too.
296
There do not seem to be many of either still standing, **[shikashi] [baai] [tatemono] are a poor [daiyō] for [kigi], they are still [kachi ga aru] [mite].**
There do not seem to be many of either still standing, but if buildings are a poor substitute for trees, they are still worth seeing.
297
The **[chōrō] think I’m odd, wanting to [ryokō].**
The Elders think I’m odd, wanting to travel.
298
I always have, and they always have.
I always have, and they always have.
299
None of them **[shinjiru] there is anything [kachi ga aru] [mite] [soto ni] the stedding.**
None of them believe there is anything worth seeing outside the stedding.
300
Perhaps when I **[ritān] and tell them what I’ve seen, they will [henkō] their [kokoro].**
Perhaps when I return and tell them what I’ve seen, they will change their minds.
301
I **[kibō] so.**
I hope so.
302
In **[jikan]."**
In time.”
303
“Perhaps they will,”
“Perhaps they will,”
304
Moiraine said smoothly.
Moiraine said smoothly.
305
"Now, Loial, you must forgive me for **[kōfuku] abrupt.**
“Now, Loial, you must forgive me for being abrupt.
306
It is a failing of **[jinrui], I know.**
It is a failing of humankind, I know.
307
My **[dōkō] and I have urgent must to [keikaku] our [tabi].**
My companions and I have urgent need to plan our journey.
308
**[baai] you could [īwake] us?"**
If you could excuse us?”
309
It was Loial’s **[tān] to [hyōjō] confused.**
It was Loial’s turn to look confused.
310
Rand came to his **[kyūjo].**
Rand came to his rescue.
311
“He’s coming with us.
“He’s coming with us.
312
I promised him he could.”
I promised him he could.”
313
Moiraine stood looking at the Ogier as **[baai] she had not heard, [shikashi] finally she nodded.**
Moiraine stood looking at the Ogier as if she had not heard, but finally she nodded.
314
"The **[hoīru] weaves as the [hoīru] [yuigon],"**
“The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills,”
315
she murmured.
she murmured.
316
“Lan, see that we are not taken unaware.”
“Lan, see that we are not taken unaware.”
317
The **[kanshu] vanished from the [heya], silently [shikashi] for the [kurikku] of the [tobira] shutting behind him.**
The Warder vanished from the room, silently but for the click of the door shutting behind him.
318
Lan’s **[shōshitsu] acted like a [shingō]; all [hanashi] was cut off.**
Lan’s disappearance acted like a signal; all talk was cut off.
319
Moiraine moved to the **[danro], and when she turned back to the [heya] every [me] was on her.**
Moiraine moved to the fireplace, and when she turned back to the room every eye was on her.
320
**[wazuka ni] of build as she was, her [sonzai kan] dominated.**
Slight of build as she was, her presence dominated.
321
"We cannot remain long in Caemlyn, nor are we safe here in The **[joō]’s [shukufuku].**
“We cannot remain long in Caemlyn, nor are we safe here in The Queen’s Blessing.
322
The **[Kurai] One’s [me] are already in the [toshi].**
The Dark One’s eyes are already in the city.
323
They have not found what they are searching for, or they would not still be looking.
They have not found what they are searching for, or they would not still be looking.
324
That we have to our **[riten].**
That we have to our advantage.
325
I have set **[byōtō] to [kīpu] them away, and by the [jikan] the [Kurai] One realizes that there is a [ichibu] of the [toshi] the [ratto] no longer enter, we will be gone.**
I have set wards to keep them away, and by the time the Dark One realizes that there is a part of the city the rats no longer enter, we will be gone.
326
Any **[byōtō] that will [tān] a [otoko] aside, though, would be as [yoi] as a [bīkon] [kasai] for the Myrddraal, and there are [kodomo tachi] of the [hikari] in Caemlyn, also, looking for Perrin and Egwene."**
Any ward that will turn a man aside, though, would be as good as a beacon fire for the Myrddraal, and there are Children of the Light in Caemlyn, also, looking for Perrin and Egwene.”
327
Rand made a **[saundo], and Moiraine raised an [mayu] at him.**
Rand made a sound, and Moiraine raised an eyebrow at him.
328
"I **[shikō] they were looking for Mat and me,"**
“I thought they were looking for Mat and me,”
329
he said.
he said.
330
The **[setsumei] made both the Aes Sedai’s [mayuge] [rifuto].**
The explanation made both the Aes Sedai’s eyebrows lift.
331
“Why would you think the Whitecloaks were looking for you?”
“Why would you think the Whitecloaks were looking for you?”
332
"I heard one say they were looking for **[dare-ka] from the Two [kawa].**
“I heard one say they were looking for someone from the Two Rivers.
333
**[Kurai-yūjin]**, he said.
Darkfriends, he said.
334
What else was I supposed to think?
What else was I supposed to think?
335
With everything that’s been **[dekigoto], I’m lucky I can think at all."**
With everything that’s been happening, I’m lucky I can think at all.”
336
“It has been confusing, I know, Rand,”
“It has been confusing, I know, Rand,”
337
Loial put in, "**[shikashi] you can think more clearly than that.**
Loial put in, “but you can think more clearly than that.
338
The **[kodomo tachi] [kirai] Aes Sedai.**
The Children hate Aes Sedai.
339
Elaida would not–”
Elaida would not–”
340
“Elaida?”
“Elaida?”
341
Moiraine cut in sharply.
Moiraine cut in sharply.
342
“What has Elaida Sedai to do with this?”
“What has Elaida Sedai to do with this?”
343
She was looking at Rand so hard that he wanted to lean back.
She was looking at Rand so hard that he wanted to lean back.
344
"She wanted to throw me in **[keimusho],"**
“She wanted to throw me in prison,”
345
he said slowly.
he said slowly.
346
"All I wanted was a **[hyōjō] at Logain, [shikashi] she wouldn’t [shinjiru] I was in the [kyūden] [teien] with Elayne and Gawyn just by [kikai]."**
“All I wanted was a look at Logain, but she wouldn’t believe I was in the Palace gardens with Elayne and Gawyn just by chance.”
347
They were all staring at him as **[baai] he had suddenly sprouted a third [me], all except Loial.**
They were all staring at him as if he had suddenly sprouted a third eye, all except Loial.
348
"**[joō] Morgase let me go.**
“Queen Morgase let me go.
349
She said there was no **[shōko] I meant any [gai] and she was going to uphold the [hōritsu] no [mondai] what Elaida suspected."**
She said there was no proof I meant any harm and she was going to uphold the law no matter what Elaida suspected.”
350
He shook his **[atama], the [memori] of Morgase in all her [kagayaki] [tsukuri] him forget for a [bun] that anyone was looking at him.**
He shook his head, the memory of Morgase in all her radiance making him forget for a minute that anyone was looking at him.
351
"can you imagine me **[kaigi] a [joō]?**
“Can you imagine me meeting a Queen?
352
She’s beautiful, like the **[kuīnzu] in [ie].**
She’s beautiful, like the queens in stories.
353
So is Elayne.
So is Elayne.
354
And Gawyn...
And Gawyn...
355
you’d like Gawyn, Perrin.
you’d like Gawyn, Perrin.
356
Perrin?
Perrin?
357
Mat?”
Mat?”
358
They were still staring.
They were still staring.
359
"**[chi] and [hai], I just climbed up on the [kabe] for a [hyōjō] at the false [doragon].**
“Blood and ashes, I just climbed up on the wall for a look at the false Dragon.
360
I didn’t do anything wrong.”
I didn’t do anything wrong.”
361
“That’s what I always say,”
“That’s what I always say,”
362
Mat said blandly, though he was suddenly grinning hard, and Egwene asked in a decidedly neutral **[koe], "Who’s Elayne?"**
Mat said blandly, though he was suddenly grinning hard, and Egwene asked in a decidedly neutral voice, “Who’s Elayne?”
363
Moiraine muttered something crossly.
Moiraine muttered something crossly.
364
"A **[joō],"**
“A Queen,”
365
Perrin said, shaking his **[atama].**
Perrin said, shaking his head.
366
"You really have had **[bōken].**
“You really have had adventures.
367
All we met were **[tinkā] and some Whitecloaks."**
All we met were Tinkers and some Whitecloaks.”
368
He avoided looking at Moiraine so obviously that Rand **[mimashita] the [kaihi] [heiya].**
He avoided looking at Moiraine so obviously that Rand saw the avoidance plain.
369
Perrin touched the **[aza] on his [kao].**
Perrin touched the bruises on his face.
370
"On the whole, singing with the **[tinkā] was more [tanoshii] than the Whitecloaks."**
“On the whole, singing with the Tinkers was more fun than the Whitecloaks.”
371
"The Traveling **[hitobito] live for their [kyoku],"**
“The Traveling People live for their songs,”
372
Loial said.
Loial said.
373
"For all **[kyoku], for that [mondai].**
“For all songs, for that matter.
374
For the **[kensaku] for them, at least.**
For the search for them, at least.
375
I met some Tuatha’an a few **[toshi] back, and they wanted to learn the [kyoku] we [utau] to [kigi].**
I met some Tuatha’an a few years back, and they wanted to learn the songs we sing to trees.
376
Actually, the **[kigi] won’t listen to [hijō ni] many anymore, and so not many Ogier learn the [kyoku].**
Actually, the trees won’t listen to very many anymore, and so not many Ogier learn the songs.
377
I have a **[sukurappu] of that [tarento], so [chōrō] Arent insisted I learn.**
I have a scrap of that Talent, so Elder Arent insisted I learn.
378
I taught the Tuatha’an what they could learn, **[shikashi] the [kigi] never listen to [ningen].**
I taught the Tuatha’an what they could learn, but the trees never listen to humans.
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For the Traveling **[hitobito] they were only [kyoku], and just as [yoku] received for that, since none was the [uta] they seek.**
For the Traveling People they were only songs, and just as well received for that, since none was the song they seek.
380
That’s what they **[kōru] the [tōryō] of each [obi], the [tankyūsha].**
That’s what they call the leader of each band, the Seeker.
381
They come to Stedding Shangtai, sometimes.
They come to Stedding Shangtai, sometimes.
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Few **[ningen] do."**
Few humans do.”
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"**[baai] you please, Loial,"**
“If you please, Loial,”
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Moiraine said, **[shikashi] he cleared his [nodo] suddenly and went on in a quick rumble as [baai] afraid she might [teishi] him.**
Moiraine said, but he cleared his throat suddenly and went on in a quick rumble as if afraid she might stop him.
385
"I’ve just remembered something, Aes Sedai, something I have always wanted to ask an Aes Sedai **[baai] ever I met one, since you know many [monogoto] and have great [raiburari] in [tāru] Valon, and now I have, of [mochiron], and...**
“I’ve just remembered something, Aes Sedai, something I have always wanted to ask an Aes Sedai if ever I met one, since you know many things and have great libraries in Tar Valon, and now I have, of course, and...
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may I?”
may I?”
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"**[baai] you make it brief,"**
“If you make it brief,”
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she said curtly.
she said curtly.
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“Brief,”
“Brief,”
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he said as though wondering what it meant.
he said as though wondering what it meant.
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“Yes.
“Yes.
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**[yoku].**
Well.
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Brief.
Brief.
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There was a **[otoko] came to Stedding Shangtai a little [jikan] back.**
There was a man came to Stedding Shangtai a little time back.
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This was not unusual in itself, at the **[jikan], since a great many [nanmin] had come to the [sebone] of the [sekai] fleeing what you [ningen] [kōru] the Aiel [sensō]."**
This was not unusual in itself, at the time, since a great many refugees had come to the Spine of the World fleeing what you humans call the Aiel War.”
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Rand grinned.
Rand grinned.
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A little **[jikan] back; twenty [toshi], near enough.**
A little time back; twenty years, near enough.
398
"He was at the **[pointo] of [shi], though there was no [kizu] or [māku] on him.**
“He was at the point of death, though there was no wound or mark on him.
399
The **[chōrō] [shikō] it might be something Aes Sedai had done"**
The Elders thought it might be something Aes Sedai had done”
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– Loial gave Moiraine an apologetic **[hyōjō] – "since as soon as he was within the stedding he quickly got [yoku].**
– Loial gave Moiraine an apologetic look – “since as soon as he was within the stedding he quickly got well.
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A few **[kagetsu].**
A few months.
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One **[yoru, kishi\_knt] he left without a [kotoba] to anyone, simply sneaked away when the [mūn] was down."**
One night he left without a word to anyone, simply sneaked away when the moon was down.”
403
He looked at Moiraine’s **[kao] and cleared his [nodo] again.**
He looked at Moiraine’s face and cleared his throat again.
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“Yes.
“Yes.
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Brief.
Brief.
406
Before he left, he told a curious **[monogatari] which he said he meant to carry to [tāru] Valon.**
Before he left, he told a curious tale which he said he meant to carry to Tar Valon.
407
He said the **[Kurai] One intended to blind the [me] of the [sekai], and [surei] the Great [hebi], kill [jikan] itself.**
He said the Dark One intended to blind the Eye of the World, and slay the Great Serpent, kill time itself.
408
The **[chōrō] said he was as [saundo] in his [kokoro] as in his [bodi], [shikashi] that was what he said.**
The Elders said he was as sound in his mind as in his body, but that was what he said.
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What I have wanted to ask is, can the **[Kurai] One do such a [koto]?**
What I have wanted to ask is, can the Dark One do such a thing?
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Kill **[jikan] itself?**
Kill time itself?
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And the **[me] of the [sekai]?**
And the Eye of the World?
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can he blind the **[me] of the Great [hebi]?**
Can he blind the eye of the Great Serpent?
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What does it mean?”
What does it mean?”
414
Rand expected almost anything from Moiraine except what he **[mimashita].**
Rand expected almost anything from Moiraine except what he saw.
415
Instead of giving Loial an **[kotae], or [uranai] him she had no [jikan] for it now, she stood there staring [migi] through the Ogier, frowning in [shikō].**
Instead of giving Loial an answer, or telling him she had no time for it now, she stood there staring right through the Ogier, frowning in thought.
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"That’s what the **[tinkā] told us,"**
“That’s what the Tinkers told us,”
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Perrin said.
Perrin said.
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“Yes,”
“Yes,”
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Egwene said, "the Aiel **[monogatari]."**
Egwene said, “the Aiel story.”
420
Moiraine turned her **[atama] slowly.**
Moiraine turned her head slowly.
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No **[sonota] [ichibu] of her moved.**
No other part of her moved.
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"What **[monogatari]?"**
“What story?”
423
It was an expressionless **[hyōjō] she gave them, [shikashi] it made Perrin take a [fukai] [iki], though when he spoke he was as deliberate as ever.**
It was an expressionless look she gave them, but it made Perrin take a deep breath, though when he spoke he was as deliberate as ever.
424
"Some **[tinkā] crossing the [muda] – they said they could do that unharmed – found Aiel dying after a [tatakai] with Trollocs.**
“Some Tinkers crossing the Waste – they said they could do that unharmed – found Aiel dying after a battle with Trollocs.
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Before the **[saigo] Aiel died, she – they were all [josei], apparently – told the [tinkā] what Loial just said.**
Before the last Aiel died, she – they were all women, apparently – told the Tinkers what Loial just said.
426
The **[Kurai] One – they called him Sightblinder – intends to blind the [me] of the [sekai].**
The Dark One – they called him Sightblinder – intends to blind the Eye of the World.
427
This was only three **[toshi] ago, not twenty.**
This was only three years ago, not twenty.
428
Does it mean something?”
Does it mean something?”
429
“Perhaps everything,”
“Perhaps everything,”
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Moiraine said.
Moiraine said.
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Her **[kao] was still, [shikashi] Rand had the [kanji] her [kokoro] raced behind those [kurai] [me].**
Her face was still, but Rand had the feeling her mind raced behind those dark eyes.
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“Ba’alzamon,”
“Ba’alzamon,”
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Perrin said suddenly.
Perrin said suddenly.
434
The **[namae] cut off all [saundo] in the [heya].**
The name cut off all sound in the room.
435
No one appeared to breathe.
No one appeared to breathe.
436
Perrin looked at Rand, then at Mat, his **[me] strangely calm and more [kiiro] than ever.**
Perrin looked at Rand, then at Mat, his eyes strangely calm and more yellow than ever.
437
"At the **[jikan] I wondered where I’d heard that [namae] before...**
“At the time I wondered where I’d heard that name before...
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the **[me] of the [sekai].**
the Eye of the World.
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Now I remember.
Now I remember.
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don’t you?”
Don’t you?”
441
“I don’t want to remember anything,”
“I don’t want to remember anything,”
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Mat said stiffly.
Mat said stiffly.
443
“We have to tell her,”
“We have to tell her,”
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Perrin continued.
Perrin continued.
445
“It’s important now.
“It’s important now.
446
We can’t **[kīpu] it [himitsu] any longer.**
We can’t keep it secret any longer.
447
You see it, don’t you, Rand?”
You see it, don’t you, Rand?”
448
“Tell me what?”
“Tell me what?”
449
Moiraine’s **[koe] was harsh, and she seemed to be bracing for a [dageki].**
Moiraine’s voice was harsh, and she seemed to be bracing for a blow.
450
Her **[shisen] had settled on Rand.**
Her gaze had settled on Rand.
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He did not want to **[kotae].**
He did not want to answer.
452
He did not want to remember any more than Mat, **[shikashi] he did remember – and he knew Perrin was [migi].**
He did not want to remember any more than Mat, but he did remember – and he knew Perrin was right.
453
“I’ve...”
“I’ve...”
454
He looked at his **[yūjin].**
He looked at his friends.
455
Mat nodded reluctantly, Perrin decisively, **[shikashi] at least they had done it.**
Mat nodded reluctantly, Perrin decisively, but at least they had done it.
456
He did not have to **[kao] her alone.**
He did not have to face her alone.
457
“We have had...
“We have had...
458
dreams.”
dreams.”
459
He rubbed the **[supotto] on his [yubi] where the [toge] had stuck him once, remembering the [chi] when he woke.**
He rubbed the spot on his finger where the thorn had stuck him once, remembering the blood when he woke.
460
Queasily remembering the sunburned feel of his **[kao] another [jikan].**
Queasily remembering the sunburned feel of his face another time.
461
“Except maybe they weren’t dreams, exactly.
“Except maybe they weren’t dreams, exactly.
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Ba’alzamon was in them.”
Ba’alzamon was in them.”
463
He knew why Perrin had used that **[namae]; it was easier than saying the [Kurai] One had been in your dreams, [uchigawa] your [atama].**
He knew why Perrin had used that name; it was easier than saying the Dark One had been in your dreams, inside your head.
464
“He said...
“He said...
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he said all **[sōto shimasu] of [monogoto], [shikashi] once he said the [me] of the [sekai] would never serve me."**
he said all sorts of things, but once he said the Eye of the World would never serve me.”
466
For a **[bun] his [kuchi no naka] was as [dorai] as [hokori].**
For a minute his mouth was as dry as dust.
467
"He told me the same **[koto],"**
“He told me the same thing,”
468
Perrin said, and Mat sighed heavily, then nodded.
Perrin said, and Mat sighed heavily, then nodded.
469
Rand found he had **[kushi] in his [kuchi no naka] again.**
Rand found he had spit in his mouth again.
470
“You aren’t angry with us?”
“You aren’t angry with us?”
471
Perrin asked, sounding surprised, and Rand realized that Moiraine did not seem angry.
Perrin asked, sounding surprised, and Rand realized that Moiraine did not seem angry.
472
She was studying them, **[shikashi] her [me] were clear and calm, [baai] [ito].**
She was studying them, but her eyes were clear and calm, if intent.
473
“More with myself than you.
“More with myself than you.
474
**[shikashi] I did ask you to tell me [baai] you had strange dreams.**
But I did ask you to tell me if you had strange dreams.
475
In the **[hajime], I asked."**
In the beginning, I asked.”
476
Though her **[koe] remained [reberu], a [furasshu] of [ikari] crossed her [me], and was gone in an instant.**
Though her voice remained level, a flash of anger crossed her eyes, and was gone in an instant.
477
"Had I known after the **[saisho] such, I might have been able to...**
“Had I known after the first such, I might have been able to...
478
There has not been a Dreamwalker in **[tāru] Valon for nearly a thousand [toshi], [shikashi] I could have tried.**
There has not been a Dreamwalker in Tar Valon for nearly a thousand years, but I could have tried.
479
Now it is too late.
Now it is too late.
480
Each **[jikan] the [Kurai] One [tacchi] you, he makes the next touching easier for him.**
Each time the Dark One touches you, he makes the next touching easier for him.
481
Perhaps my **[sonzai kan] can still [shīrudo] you somewhat, [shikashi] even then...**
Perhaps my presence can still shield you somewhat, but even then...
482
Remember the **[ie] of the Forsaken [baindingu] [dansei] to them?**
Remember the stories of the Forsaken binding men to them?
483
Strong **[dansei], [dansei] who had fought the [Kurai] One from the [kaishi, hajimeru].**
Strong men, men who had fought the Dark One from the start.
484
Those **[ie] are true, and none of the Forsaken had a tenth of the [tsuyosa] of their [shujin], not Aginor or Lanfear, not Balthamel or Demandred, not even Ishamael, the [uragirimono] of [kibō] himself."**
Those stories are true, and none of the Forsaken had a tenth of the strength of their master, not Aginor or Lanfear, not Balthamel or Demandred, not even Ishamael, the Betrayer of Hope himself.”
485
Nynaeve and Egwene were looking at him, Rand **[mimashita], him and Mat and Perrin all three.**
Nynaeve and Egwene were looking at him, Rand saw, him and Mat and Perrin all three.
486
The **[josei]’s [kao] were a [chi]-drained blend of [kyōfu] and [horā].**
The women’s faces were a blood-drained blend of fear and horror.
487
Are they afraid for us, or afraid of us?
Are they afraid for us, or afraid of us?
488
“What can we do?”
“What can we do?”
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he asked.
he asked.
490
“There has to be something.”
“There has to be something.”
491
"Staying **[tojiru] by me,"**
“Staying close by me,”
492
Moiraine replied, "will **[tasukeru].**
Moiraine replied, “will help.
493
Some.
Some.
494
The **[hogo] from touching the True [sōsu] extends around me a little, remember.**
The protection from touching the True Source extends around me a little, remember.
495
**[shikashi] you cannot always remain [tojiru] to me.**
But you cannot always remain close to me.
496
You can defend yourself, **[baai] you have the [tsuyosa] for it, [shikashi] you must find the [tsuyosa] and will within yourself.**
You can defend yourself, if you have the strength for it, but you must find the strength and will within yourself.
497
I cannot give it to you.”
I cannot give it to you.”
498
"I think I’ve already found my **[hogo],"**
“I think I’ve already found my protection,”
499
Perrin said, sounding resigned rather than happy.
Perrin said, sounding resigned rather than happy.
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“Yes,”
“Yes,”
