Dune Messiah (pgs. 193-221) Summary

Below the entrance to Sietch Tabr, Chani fights a contraction as she watches the dawn. Paul has chosen odd companions for the trip: Bijaz, Hayt, Edric, Mohiam, Lichna, Stilgar, Harah, Irulan, and Alia. He has been annoying Chani with cynical observations. In the clouds of a gathering storm, Chani sees Shai-hulud's mouth carrying the "incense of death." Hayt urges her inside. Hayt says Paul's fear of her bearing children is partly natural concern and partly memory of their firstborn, whom the Sardaukar killed. Chani wonders if this ghola truly is Idaho - and if he speaks truthfully. She asks for Usul, who is detained by affairs of state. When Chani admits her time has come, Hayt panics, guides her to her quarters, summons Harah and the doctors, and retreats to an outer passage. He fears Paul coming...