Chapter 10, Conversations in Mishnory Summary

The next day, Therem Harth (Estraven), visits Genly at his apartment. Genly feels that Estraven's presence in Orgoreyn is a complication and an embarrassment, and he is hoping to discourage Estraven from future visits. But Estraven stays only long enough for Genly to give him the small packet of money that Ashe gave him, and to, in thanks, offer Genly some advice. He tells Genly that although he has been welcomed in Orgoreyn as he was not in Karhide, he is still a tool and will be used to his own detriment if he is not careful.

In the afternoon Genly has lunch with Commensals Obsle and Yegey, along with other important people of the Thirty-Three. There, they learn that King Argaven's child was born that morning but died within the hour. After lunch, and in stark...