Chapter 43 - A Plan

Summary

Min flees the damane quarters in tears after hearing Egwene scream, where she reunites with Nynaeve and Elayne to formulate a rescue plan. The three women approach Bayle Domon at an inn, where Nynaeve convinces the captain to sail by showing him the Serpent ring and promising three women who can fight damane. Domon agrees to the plan, warning them of the severity of the Seanchan threat and the fate of captured channelers, after which Nynaeve masks her fear as the group prepares for the next phase of their mission.

Characters

Min — Min weeps openly in the street after hearing Egwene's screams, then meets Nynaeve and Elayne. She helps coordinate the plan to rescue Egwene by arranging a meeting with Bayle Domon and explaining the urgency of the situation, eventually agreeing to guide Nynaeve into the damane quarters.
Nynaeve — Nynaeve arrives in Falme with Elayne and takes charge of the rescue plan, persuading Bayle Domon to sail by revealing the Serpent ring and promising assistance against damane. She maintains a facade of absolute certainty despite her fear, later collapsing against the inn door when their backs are turned.
Elayne — Elayne accompanies Nynaeve and Min, expressing shock at the Seanchan methods and fear for Egwene. She supports Nynaeve's plan, listens to Domon's account of a captured Aes Sedai with horror, and follows the group back to the street.
Domon (Captain) — Bayle Domon sits alone in the inn, muttering about his captivity by High Lord Turak. He agrees to sail with Nynaeve's group upon seeing the Serpent ring and hearing about the captured Aes Sedai, warning them of the dangers of the Seanchan before agreeing to be ready to depart.
unknown — The fat innkeeper stands in his shirtsleeves, eyeing the three women suspiciously as they enter The Three Plum Blossoms, though he allows them to stay due to their appearance.
serving_girl (serving girl) — A serving girl brings steaming, spiced wine to the table at Domon's table and takes his coins before leaving.