“Of course we fight for the Light,” Hawkwing said. “We would never fight for the Shadow.” “But I was told—” Mat began. “You were told wrong,” Hawkwing said. “Besides,” Hend said, laughing. “If the other side had been able to summon us, you’d be dead by now!” “I did die,” Mat said, rubbing at the scar on his neck. “Apparently that tree claimed me.”

