Chapters 40 through 46 Summary

Chapter 40 - Mat learns of Elayne and Nynaeve's plans to go to Ebou Dar and, knowing the bad reputation of the place, wonders if he should accompany them. Elsewhere in town, Elayne tracks down Aviendha. In Elayne's room, Aviendha confesses the "toh" she owes Elayne (for Aviendha slept with Rand), and Aviendha strips naked, ready for a beating. Elayne dismisses the nonsense of a beating but is nonetheless shocked at the admission. Elayne tells Aviendha she is one of three ladies who love Rand - Min being the other. Aviendha is willing to share Rand as is Aiel custom (Aiel men sometimes have more than one wife), but Elayne obviously favors monogamy.

Chapter 41 - Min arrives at Caemlyn, ahead of the Salidar Aes Sedai embassy, to greet Rand in his palace. Rand is overjoyed to see Min, but it's soon clear...