The Aiel men fight the Myrddraal at the brigands' camp. Nynaeve engages in conversation with Rhuarc, snatches his ring from him, and departs with the Aiel who accompanied her.
Rhuarc of the Taardad Aiel confronts Mat and Juilin on the rooftop, identifying himself and warning them not to raise the armcry before he and Gaul vanish into the night toward the Stone.
Rhuarc explains the Aiel tradition of Rhuidean and reveals the scar of the ter’angreal on his arm, confirming that the Aiel are the People of the Dragon. He reads from a large book and listens to the discussion regarding the Dark One and the seals.