Why would the Hall would be mad at Elayne for what the Windfinders did against the BA? They used the Power as weapon against the Darkfriends, which is OK even according to the Three Oaths. Furthermore, they decided to do that on their own to save their Bargain, not because they were ordered by Birgitte - she had no such authority since the bargain Elayne made with Zaida was only for making gateways.
Elayne tried to avoid involving Windfienders and Kin in the hunt for the BA at first and got herself captured.
I think Egwene realises that right now the Tower is in a delicate situation with its political power at an almost all time low due to the rise of the Dragon Reborn, the Seanchan invasion and the Tower split. Even putting aside their friendship, Egwene the Amyrlin would be really reluctant to berate or punish Elayne the Aes Sedai, since this could alienate the only monarch in Randland she knows she can trust for now and who she can count on as a firm ally.
Egwene's reply here is telling. Not "certainly", but "perhaps".
Elayne tried to avoid involving Windfienders and Kin in the hunt for the BA at first and got herself captured.
I think Egwene realises that right now the Tower is in a delicate situation with its political power at an almost all time low due to the rise of the Dragon Reborn, the Seanchan invasion and the Tower split. Even putting aside their friendship, Egwene the Amyrlin would be really reluctant to berate or punish Elayne the Aes Sedai, since this could alienate the only monarch in Randland she knows she can trust for now and who she can count on as a firm ally.
ToM, Ch. 36
"The Hall will see reason," Egwene said. "We've already returned the Bowl of Winds to the Sea Folk, and now that Elayne has rediscovered the method of crafting ter'angreal, it is only a matter of time before there are so many we cannot keep track of them all."
"But Elayne is an Aes Sedai, Mother," Seaine said, rising, face troubled. "Surely you can keep her in line."
"Perhaps," Egwene said, speaking softly."
"The Hall will see reason," Egwene said. "We've already returned the Bowl of Winds to the Sea Folk, and now that Elayne has rediscovered the method of crafting ter'angreal, it is only a matter of time before there are so many we cannot keep track of them all."
"But Elayne is an Aes Sedai, Mother," Seaine said, rising, face troubled. "Surely you can keep her in line."
"Perhaps," Egwene said, speaking softly."
Egwene's reply here is telling. Not "certainly", but "perhaps".
Elayne kissing Egwene's ring?
- 15/12/2010 09:11:34 PM
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This is the expected ritual for the Kings and Queens meeting the Amyrlin
- 15/12/2010 10:39:45 PM
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It's a mere mark of respect to the Amyrlin Seat (the position, not the woman)
- 16/12/2010 02:01:17 AM
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Interesting points
- 16/12/2010 10:41:52 AM
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Re: Interesting points
- 16/12/2010 01:57:56 PM
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I disliked her actions
- 16/12/2010 03:46:44 PM
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It's not like the Kin weren't getting anything out of the deal, so what's the problem?
- 16/12/2010 04:33:16 PM
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BTW by "High Queen" I meant that other rulers showed her respect, not that she ruled them.
- 16/12/2010 04:42:40 PM
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This deserves its own thread..
- 16/12/2010 08:51:05 PM
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Re: This deserves its own thread..
- 17/12/2010 02:30:21 PM
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Re: This deserves its own thread..
- 17/12/2010 04:46:28 PM
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Re: It's a mere mark of respect to the Amyrlin Seat (the position, not the woman)
- 16/12/2010 11:36:22 PM
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question for you, cause you are kind of missing the point of what Elayne is doing
- 20/12/2010 09:07:17 PM
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Re: question for you, cause you are kind of missing the point of what Elayne is doing
- 22/12/2010 09:55:01 PM
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excellent observations ... makes me think the real reason it's been so hard for a Monarch
- 20/12/2010 08:42:34 PM
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Elaida / Siuan versus Morgase springs to mind
- 16/12/2010 07:00:21 AM
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yes, because that question is totally a yes/no question 
- 16/12/2010 11:49:34 PM
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- 16/12/2010 11:49:34 PM
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You can rephrase as 'What's more important to you, being Aes Sedai or being Queen of Andor'
- 17/12/2010 02:54:19 AM
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The Nobles don't really have any reason to assume the Amyrlin would do that
- 20/12/2010 08:50:54 PM
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