Pages 199-247 Summary

After three cold nights following Patrin's track by Mentat Memory, Teg knows that Schwangyu will not expect them to be only 30 km from the Gammu Keep. Teg cannot believe that Taraza has allowed such disobedience. Recalling Taraza's behavior on the Guildship, Teg realizes that she does not care what happens to any of them except the ghola, and wants him to do the unexpected.

Teg recalls Odrade and Lucilla side-by-side, identical in face and voice except for age. As Teg listens to the night, Duncan feels secure, and Lucilla wonders at the overall plan.

On Rakis, Tuek feels inadequate to the demands imposed. He stands in the Temple audience chamber, an irregular room whose structure transmits sound to listeners outside and tries to mask his thoughts from Odrade. He is determined not to discuss the "Atreides Manifesto" while Waff and his...