![]() Jon visits the old man, struggling under the weight of his devotion to Robb. All of Jon's friends clamor to examine the long sword, but any excitement he feels evaporates when Sam Tarly shares the news of Robb's march south, which was brought by a raven for Maester Aemon. Grateful for Jon Snow's bravery in saving his life, Lord Commander Jeor Mormont bestows his family's blade, Longclaw, on the young Night's Watchman. But Walder's only real pledge is to his own house, so the price of his backing is steep: Arya and Robb must each marry a Frey. Catelyn Stark calls on Lord Walder, hoping that his oath as her father's bannerman will help shore up his loyalties. This means acquiring the cooperation of Lord Walder Frey, the ancient and wily patriarch who controls the river's lone crossing - a bridge fortress known as the Twins. Robb and his host approach the Trident River, which they must cross in order break the Lannisters' grip on the Riverlands. "What of your daughter's life," Viserys asks. ![]() ![]() Ned refuses to offer a false confession and capitulate to the queen who tried to murder his son: The lord's life is not so valuable to him that he'd forsake his honor. Varys wants to avoid the war the Robb Stark is about to wage against the Lannisters - and all the devastation it will cause to innocent lives. Lord Varys visits the accused traitor to say that his own loyalties are to the people of the realm. In the black cells of the Red Keep, Lord Ned Stark wastes away in the darkness.
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