“You still aren’t certain,” Cadsuane said, dissatisfied. “You’d risk yourself, you’d risk us all, stepping into a trap.” “I…” “They’re free.” Cadsuane turned to walk away. “Taim and his men have been cast out of the Black Tower.” “What?” Rand demanded, taking her by the arm. “Your men there freed themselves,” Cadsuane said. “Though, from what I’ve been told, they took a beating doing it. Few know it. Queen Elayne might not be able to use them in battle for some time. I don’t know the details.” “They freed themselves?” Rand said. “Yes.” They did it. Or Perrin did. Rand exulted, but a wave of
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