Chapter FourteenAlthough it took the remainder of the night, their tears finally abated and their violent trembling subsided, but the distressing memories could not be so easily dispelled. Such a nightmare was beyond ordinary and its significance had to be ascertained if anything beneficial could come from it. As the hours of the night expanded and then contracted Mardan paced nervously at the hearth, unwilling to sleep and unable to ignore his mounting concern. Evondair remained on duty despite the midnight hour having come and gone that signified the ending of his shift. During their vigil, Veryth spoke quietly with both of them.
Recounting the vision in its fullest measure was a task far more painful than either of them anticipated, but the imagery, the memories, and the voices contain
