Chapter 8 Summary

For a fourth time, Brekke tells old Rannelly she has not seen Kylara, checks on Mirrim's wounded lizard, and warns against overfeeding her fluttering greens. Brekke is sure they will stay, given Mirrim's lavish care, and warns against shirking her chores and criticizing Kylara. F'nor asks about word from F'lar and chuckles at the sudden beach activity. Mention of Prideth makes him worry that Kylara has taken her out close to mating, which reminds Brekke to check on Wirenth. F'nor recalls that Brekke is the same age as Lessa when Mnementh first flies Ramoth - and Wirenth is no hatchling, but ready to rise. F'nor dislikes the idea of some bronze rider at Southern who has been with Kylara going to bed with Brekke when her dragon mates with his. Canth is as big as or bigger than any bronze, but tradition dictates...