Pages 354-411 Summary

Idaho retreats within Mentat abilities, and Murbella is pulling away, breaking entangling bonds. Idaho is shocked when Murbella demands sex as though it is her last chance for ecstasy and hopes it brings the Sisterhood another baby. Odrade reassures Idaho that every woman goes through adjustments after the agony. Idaho dreams about the designs of weapons and wakes up and records the designs. He wonders about people strong enough to drive out the Honored Matres. He is stupefied, until he sees Odrade's fragile plan, which deprives him of Murbella.

The no-ship's great Common Room is packed for the Convocation while Odrade explains about the meeting on Junction and the fact that she will probably not survive. Odrade explains her plan and names who she will share her memories with, including one Sister chosen by the Proctors. Odrade deflects any protest against...