By the time Nynaeve finished, though, her face was a picture of indignation. “Why, that’s like being told to go up in the hills and find lions, only you do not know whether there are any lions, but if there are, they may be hunting you, and they may be disguised as bushes. Oh, and if you find any lions, try not to let them eat you before you can tell where they are.” “If you are afraid,” Nynaeve said, “you can still stand aside. It will be too late, once you’ve begun.” Elayne tossed her head back. “Of course I am afraid. I am not a fool. But not afraid enough to quit before I have even
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