Chapter 26, Whitebridge Summary

Thom continues teaching Mat and Rand his craft. Mat is growing skilled at juggling and Rand shows a talent for the flute. Whitebridge appears and the crew prepares to dock. The white bridge that spans the river is beautiful to Rand and seems to be made of glass. Thom tells him it is a remnant from the Age of Legends, an era of greatness for the Aes Sedai.

Captain Domon throws the crewman Rand was worried about off the ship for sleeping on the job. The man leaves casting withering looks at Rand. There is no sign of Moiraine or the others on the dock. Captain Domon tries to talk Thom into staying on with them to Illian. He gives them their fares back and a little more, though the coins are not the same ones Moiraine gave them. He offers...