Also, how about Mat not being a perfect general after all? Demandred basically defeated him, despite all of Mat's gambles. It was down to a suicidal charge. And then Lan kills Demandred, the Sharans panic, and Mat can finally turn things around. Yes, it was his plan all along to appear weaker than he was, but it didn't really work - Demandred was still beating him until a Mat got a lucky break.
Two armies met, one army was left standing at the end. Mat's forces were vastly outnumbered, so he knew that his only avenue for success was staying in the battle long enough and hopping for a lucky break where he would be able to take advantage of it. This was part of a recurring theme, namely that as long as you keep fighting there is always a chance you can win.
All good things come to those who wait.
Anyone who was disappointed is insane. That was a fantastic conclusion.
- 16/01/2013 05:12:58 PM
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- 16/01/2013 07:01:44 PM
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You're wrong Mat was never losing. From the moment he took over he was just setting up his win.
- 17/01/2013 06:25:41 PM
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Except I believe even Mat admits he didn't know if it would be enough.
- 17/01/2013 09:41:03 PM
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To be fair to Mat.
- 18/01/2013 06:25:23 AM
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*NM*