Context: Marius has come back to Rome to find Santino now that he is stronger after the attack. He finds a Frenchman who tells him that two women came to their coven, the other was Pandora.

“As for the other ancient one, she who had walked through the fire, I could not then imagine who it was though I think I know now. Indeed, I’m almost certain of it. I wonder what pulled her out of her secretive ways to visit some merciful release upon Santino’s followers” (Blood and Gold 516).

Who could this other ancient woman be? I think it might be Gabirelle or Maharet, but I’m not as certain as Marius. I think it is Maharet now that I think about it. What do you think?