Chapters 23 through 28 Summary

Chapter 23 - Graendal visits Sammael once again. Sammael seems changed, more powerful and confident, such that he uses mind magic on Graendal, forcing her to reveal the location of one Forsaken, Mesaana, who resides in the White Tower. Sammael instructs Graendal to locate the others for him. Sammael states that Rand indeed struck a truce with him, and that Sammael is poised to outlast the other Forsaken to become Nae'Blis (or, right-hand man) to the Dark One himself. Graendal is thoroughly cowed and agrees to find the locations of the other Forsaken.

Chapter 24 - Egwene goes for a walk in the city of Cairhien and spies a group of Aes Sedai on horseback, heading for the Palace. This could be none other than the Tower Aes Sedai Embassy that Elaida sent. She hurries outside the city to the Wise Ones (Aiel...