Setsuko wakes Siuan Sanche and Moiraine Damodred and tells them that the Amyrlin Seat has ordered all Accepted to be at the West Stable before Third Rise to continue with the White Tower bounty census. They both wash and dress quickly. Sheriam Bayanar reports that the Aiel are retreating. Merean finds Moiraine and tells her that the Amyrlin has exempted Moiraine from the census due to her uncles' deaths. Instead, she will be copying others' lists where they are near illegible. When Siuan agrees with Merean, Merean suprises Siuan by telling her that she will be assisting Moiraine in her duties.