Egwene just receiving her daily punishment from the Mistress of Novices, Silviana Brehon. Both have a discussion as to Egwene's constant resilience to the beatings. Later, Egwene reveals she has a meeting with Elaida to go to. Silviana expresses surprise at this and questions Egwene as to why she did not mention this beforehand. Egwene calmly replies that it would make no difference.