It's my first read-through. I wish I had discovered the series earlier - it took me way too long to find it, and it's taken me a while to read it as well. There just aren't enough hours in the day.
Absolutely. I think that's part of why I like Moiraine as much as I do - not only because of this portion of the story but because of all the Cairhienisms she brings to the story, and how it affects her character (also, you know, she's just a pretty cool character).
Huh, Cairhienisms - I think...