In the Godswood, she lays a hand on her belly. Her moontimes were like clockwork; so much so that she could see the moon in its full phase whenever she would look out her window, at her times. It shines brightly in the sky tonight, but is beginning to wane, and she has not yet had her blood.

Old Nan and the female elders say that this was a sign. Those women whose time is at the full moon were the healers, the seers, queens.

She prayed that if it were true, that she was so blessed with child, that Sandor would soon return home from the wars to see his son or daughter.