Rachel is still racing away from some unknown force, presumably under the influence of Six. When she stops to rest for the night, some woman appears to her, and she believes it is her mother. Her mother shares food with her and gives her advice to not ride the horse as hard the next day, so that it would not become run down and slow her move. The women also gave her something and put it is her pocket although we do not know what it is.
Kahlan is by Nicci's side after the torment Jagang gave her the night before because of he disloyalty. Kahlan comforts Nicci while probing her for answers. She learns that Richard was looking to help her and that Nicci believes that Richard can save them.
At the People's Palace Nathan is searching for Nicci and Ann. He is determined to find them both primarily because of his desire to find Ann. While looking for the the Imperial Order sends a messenger to ask for their surrender. Rather than immediately exterminating the person with the message Nathan decides the tell them he will "consider" it because he wants them to dedicate resources to trying to aim for a surrender that will never happen to buy time. Verna is suspicious wondering if Nathan would not sell them out for his own benefit.
The Woman that Rachel met is probably Shota appearing as someone else. She probably gave Rachel something necessary to help her escape or weaken Six when she arrives. Kahlan delicate questioning to find answers is impressive and how she pays attention to details to find the secrets that Nicci was trying to carefully avoid. Nathan is devious and he idea of buying time is intelligent and shows how sometimes rash actions can lead to missed opportunities.
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