Chapter 36, Web of the Pattern Summary

Rand tells Master Gill a version of their story while they eat. They discuss their options before the innkeeper's duties pull him away. They are taken to a room by one of the barmaids and Mat withdraws from Rand, refusing to leave the bed. Rand heads back for the common room to speak with Master Gill some more but can't find the innkeeper. Seeking quiet, he enters the library and admires the books before being startled by an Ogier sitting in there.

Loial introduces himself, explaining he has only been in Caemlyn a short time and finds humans to be excitable at his appearance as his race resemble Trollocs. Master Gill gave him shelter in the library. Rand learns that Loial left his stedding without permission, seeking to see the world he grew to love...