[The pain in that memory was all-consuming - there's no question that, experiencing those emotions, it would be hard to hold back tears.

But Harrowhark is - solemn, thoughtful, a little sad, but it's nothing like what Vira just saw.]

I'm. . . sorry. These memories are unpleasant, and I wish I hadn't had cause to disturb you so.

Ortus Nigenad was a good man, a good cavalier. He did his duty to the Ninth House admirably. He did not deserve his fate, and I am sorry for it every day.

[Who is she even talking about.]