I regret, he replied smoothly, that Galad's duties keep him in the north. The Acs Sedai were offered pride of place, of course, Cadsuane and her two friends on one side, four ageless women in Red Ajah shawls on the other. How could it have been otherwise, when those who were above must eventually step down? Only through movement and change could they remain hidden. Much more.
The Aiel wore scowls, for the heartbeat that needing to veil might slow them, but the Sea Folk might well know what a veil meant, and it would hardly do for them to think they were under attack. Plainly someone with coin had made a purchase for Swovan Night. Liah, of the Cosaida Chareen; that name blazed on the list in his head. Raising his veil, Maeric shoved one spear high above his head.
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