After several tense moments, Tyrion convinces the tribesmen that he can deliver them the weapons and gold necessary to seize the one thing they want: the Vale of Arryn. whatever their price, I'll beat it." The men make camp, and soon the warriors of the Hill Tribes - led by a grizzled man named Shagga - fall upon them. The dwarf promises his new companion: "If the day ever comes when you're tempted to sell me out. Tyrion treks through the mountains with the sellsword Bronn.
"I will not risk Robin's life to get caught up in another of your husband's wars," says Lady Lysa Arryn, clutching her son. A raven carrying similar tidings arrives at the Eyrie, where Catelyn Stark is furious over her sister's refusal to help. He'll appear before the throne in King's Landing. Robb orders that his bannermen be called into service. Sansa's letter arrives in the North, but Robb and Maester Luwin recognize the Queen's manipulation. With the council chiming in behind her, Cersei suggests that Sansa write to her mother and brother Robb to urge them to bend the knee before their new king, Joffrey. "I hope you're not thinking of doing anything stupid," Mormont tells Jon.Īt King's Landing, Sansa pleads with the queen to set her father free. Later, inside Castle Black, Mormont tells Jon Snow that he's received word about Ned's imprisonment. Mormont orders that they be burned after Maester Aemon examines them. Samwell Tarly notices that the bodies are strangely devoid of rot and odor. The spymaster Varys visits Lord Ned Stark in the dungeons of King's Landing, offering the accused "traitor" a drink and delivering some unwelcome news: Tyrion Lannister has escaped the Vale, taking the Starks' last bit of leverage with him.Īt the Wall, Lord Commander Jeor Mormont and his men examine the corpses of Othor and Jafer Flowers - two members of the Night's Watch who rode out beyond the Wall with Benjen Stark. Without thinking, Arya plunges the blade into the boy's stomach. A fat stable boy approaches and tries to grab her, planning to hand her over to the queen. She digs in the pile, searching for her sword Needle. The girl runs to the stables, where her packed belongings have been scattered on the ground. Syrio holds his ground, but when the Braavosi's wooden sword snaps under one of Meryn's blows, he orders Arya to flee.
Syrio dispatches them with nothing but his wooden practice sword, leaving only Ser Meryn Trant, a member of the kingsguard. She orders him to step away, threatening to tell the Queen, but the burned man replies, "Who do you think sent me?"Īrya Stark practices her swordplay with her "dancing master" Syrio Forel, and a group of Lannister men come for her as well. The young girl rushes though passageways, but her escape is blocked by the Hound. Sansa hurries away as a group of Lannisters advance on her governess, gripping bloodied swords. The Septa sends Sansa to her chambers, warning her to bar the doors. Lannister men have begun to slaughter the Stark guards. This one's been.Sansa Stark walks down a corridor in King's Landing with Septa Mordane, when sounds of fighting reach their ears.
I wanted to join the brotherhood, but you sold me off.
I'll admit, it is a subtle distinction.īeric: We're fighting a great war. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born. Most of us live and die in the same corner where we were born and never get to see any of it.