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Chapter 48 - Following the Craft

Summary

Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne arrive in Tear aboard the Darter and ride into the city, seeking to locate Liandrin and the Black Ajah without being detected. After Nynaeve consults Mother Guenna, also known as Ailhuin, the three women secure lodging in her home and agree to hire Juilin Sandar as a thief-catcher to aid in their search. The group's internal tensions surface when Elayne slaps Egwene for criticizing Nynaeve's diplomatic manipulation, highlighting the strain of their shared mission and the necessity of their deceptions.

Characters

  • Egwene / Joslyn (Mistress Joslyn) — Egwene suffers from seasickness on the Darter and rides into Tear under the alias Joslyn. She accompanies Nynaeve and Elayne to Mother Guenna's home, where she observes their negotiations and is slapped by Elayne for her critical remarks about Nynaeve's tactics.
  • Nynaeve (Maryim, Wisdom) — Nynaeve leads the group into Tear and poses as Maryim, a Wisdom, to secure lodging with Mother Guenna. She successfully negotiates with Guenna to hire Juilin Sandar as a thief-catcher, demonstrating her skill in manipulating social situations to further their quest.
  • Elayne (Caryla) — Elayne rides into Tear under the alias Caryla and participates in the negotiations with Mother Guenna. She becomes agitated by Egwene's criticism of Nynaeve and slaps Egwene to emphasize the necessity of their cooperation and secrecy.
  • Guenna (Ailhuin, Mother Guenna, Wise Woman) — A large, strong woman who operates as a Wisdom and herbalist in Tear. She houses Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne and offers to hire Juilin Sandar, a thief-catcher, to help them find Liandrin, dismissing their fears of Darkfriends as foolishness.
  • Canin (Captain, Captain Canin) — The captain of the Darter who docks the ship in Tear. He is eager to rid himself of his three difficult passengers and arranges for their horses to be landed.
  • Juilin (thief-catcher, Juilin Sandar) — Mentioned by Mother Guenna as a dangerous man who is also the best thief-catcher in Tear. She offers to bring him to assist Egwene, Nynaeve, and Elayne in finding Liandrin and recovering their stolen items.
  • Mist — Egwene's gray mare, which is lowered from the Darter into a canvas sling and subsequently saddled for riding into the muddy streets of Tear.