The threads vanish as Moiraine drops the weave and quickly reaches for Harrow instead, trying to prevent her from falling.

She is not wholly successful; Moiraine is a small woman, and her physical strength is not excessive. She does, however, manage to slow the younger woman's collapse enough, and thus is able to ease her gently to the floor.

She snatches a pillow from the bed and places it under Harrow's head as she sinks to her knees beside her, then reaches for one gloved hand and pats it.

"Lady Ninth. Can you hear me?"