"I have said it," she replies. "And I may speak no word that is not true, Raguel; I would not have been able to, were it not so."
There is a distinct pause, then, before Moiraine adds, very softly, "As it happens, I myself have some experience with such matters."
Another pause, in which she studies him, and then the Aes Sedai continues, this time in a manner that is much more brisk and matter-of-fact.
"You will have heard me say 'the Wheel weaves.' I speak of the Wheel of Time, that which the Creator made and which by its turning weaves the threads of all life into the Age Lace, which is also known as the Pattern. All things are part of the Pattern."
"However, there are those whose threads are key to the shape and weaving of the Pattern at particular times. These are those who are ta'veren; and to be ta'veren is to have the Pattern itself woven around you."
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There is a distinct pause, then, before Moiraine adds, very softly, "As it happens, I myself have some experience with such matters."
Another pause, in which she studies him, and then the Aes Sedai continues, this time in a manner that is much more brisk and matter-of-fact.
"You will have heard me say 'the Wheel weaves.' I speak of the Wheel of Time, that which the Creator made and which by its turning weaves the threads of all life into the Age Lace, which is also known as the Pattern. All things are part of the Pattern."
"However, there are those whose threads are key to the shape and weaving of the Pattern at particular times. These are those who are ta'veren; and to be ta'veren is to have the Pattern itself woven around you."