Theon wakes to Osha gone from his bed... she has disappeared, along with Bran, Rickon and Hodor. Theon scolds his men and when one of them points out Theon was sleeping with Osha, Theon beats the crap out of him. He calls for the horses and hounds and drags Maester Lewin along for “the hunt”. They discuss the boys, reminding Theon they are more valuable alive. The hounds pick up the scent.
Bran, Hodor, Rickon and Osha are shown walking. They find the farm where Bran sent the Orphan boys.
Jon and Ygritte wake up, Ygritte embarrassing Jon with suggestive comments about bones and stones. He can't even look at her. She ascertains that he is a virgin and goes on to talk to him about the ridiculous rules of the Night's Watch and her own freedom (in spite of the ropes). She has a lot of good points.
Tywin examines the poisoned dark stating it's wolfs bane. His men are hanging people as they search for the culprit. He gives the order to burn the villages and fields to encourage the peasants to give up the assassin. He offers to let Arya eat his mutton. She refuses but he tells her it is poor manners. They discuss war. Tywin has never lost but knows this is the one he will be remembered for—his legacy. Harren thought Harrenhall would be his legacy, but he didn't count on dragons. Tywin is impressed with Arya's knowledge of history as she reminds him Aegon had help from his sisters. Visenya, who had a Valyrian blade, Dark Sister, is a heroine of Arya's. Tywin says most girls admire the songs, to which Arya says most girls are stupid... That's when he says she reminds him of his daughter BOOM (and then our brains exploded at the irony). He asks where she learned all of this and she claims from her father. She gets impudent and he gives her a warning. He sends her away, but before she goes he tells her a common girl would say “milord” not “my lord” (he knows she is high born).
Sansa stops The Hound to thank him for saving her. He shows his typical charm, which is to say he is gruff and terrifying. He says killing is the sweetest thing there is. Dany discusses going to the 13 with Xaro. He proclaims his innocence, but Dany is too mad to care.
Jon leads Ygritte, Ygritte talking about freedom. She offers to let him be free. And teach him how to “do it”. He says he knows how.
Robb hears Cersei's response to his peace terms. Ser Alton is put in a pen with Jaime because there are too many prisoners. Talisa comes to Robb asking if she can bring a list of supplies, but instead he invites her to go with him to the Cragg.
Theon and his men reach the farm where Bran and company were recently lurking, but there is no sign of them. Theon is beginning to panic until Dagmar calls him over to “evidence”. They send the others away.
Jorah returns and Dany fills him in. She wonders who her people are. They discuss who to trust and Jorah is suggesting only him. She tells him he is too familiar and tells him to find her dragons.
Jon and Ygritte walk some more, Ygritte telling the story she is going to claim about the two of them. She taunts him, offering again. He's clearly uncomfortable. She calls him dull, pulls the ropes and escapes. He chases and finds himself surrounded by wildlings.
Sansa has a PTSD nightmare of her near rape. She wakes up bleeding, her first “moon blood”. She tries to cut it out of her mattress, then Shae tries to help her flip it but they are spotted by the nasty spy tattler woman who always runs to Cersei. Shae goes after her, threatening, but when she returns the Hound has arrived, so they are busted. Cersei gives a lovely speech about womanhood (it sucks) and they discuss childbirth and Joffrey.
Jaime and Ser Alton talk family. Ser Alton squired for Jaime at Willem Frey's wedding. Jaime compliments him. Alton remembers it as his best day ever. Jaime then kills him as a means to escape. Quaithe paints someone to protect him from passing by Valyria. She notes Jorah came for the dragons then asks him if he is going to betray her (Dany) again. He says never so Quaithe tells him the one he seeks is with her now.
Dany is with the 13. They are pompous, telling her it is good the dragons are gone. Pyat Pree tells them they are cruel and her offers to help her. “I will take you to the House of the Undying, where I have put them.” He claims to have made the arrangements with the King (Xaro). Pyat Pree clones kill the rest of the 13 and Dany runs off.
A man comes to Catelyn's tent to tell her the Kingslayer has been captured. Rickard Karstark is livid, wants the Kingslayer dead. Catelyn is sort of awesome reminding them all who she is and that they will wait for Robb.
Cersei lights candles and Tyrion reads a raven about Stannis and the looming ships. Tyrion says Joffrey needs to start acting like a king. They discuss the difficulty controlling Joffrey. Cersei wonders if this is the price for their sins. She says Targaryens wed brother to sister for years, but half went mad. Tyrion tells her she beat the odds: that Tommen and Myrcella are both good, decent children (2 out of 3, eh?) Cersei cries and Tyrion almost comforts her.
The Stark camp is unruly. Brienne notes they will kill Jaime before morning. She and Catelyn go to talk to him. Catelyn demands to be alone with him. They discuss vows, Jaime noting how complicated it becomes when they all contradict each other. Jaime claims to be more faithful than Ned which really pisses Cat off.
Theon gives a speech about loyalty and consequences, then reveals the burned bodies of the two “Stark boys”. The episode ends with Maester Lewin's cries of grief.
Notable Quotes
Jon: My father was Ned Stark. I have the blood of the first men, same as yours.
Ygritte: So why are you fighting us?
Tywin: You're too smart for your own good. Has anyone ever told you that?
Arya: Yes.
Ygritte: You know nothing, Jon Snow.
Cersei: Permit me to share some womanly wisdom with you on this very special day. The more people you love the weaker you are. You'll do things for them that you know you shouldn't do. You'll act the fool to keep them happy. To keep them safe. Love no one but your children. On that front a mother has no choice.
Missing from the Book
Jaime/Catelyn: This discussion in the books is where Jaime reveals the little known scene of how Brandon Stark died (strangled himself in his efforts to reach a sword to save his father who was battling Aerys's champion (wildfyre).
Further Discussion
Man, Theon has finally lost it, eh? His descent is such steady progress but now he has truly crossed the line. And Alfie's acting is truly amazing. And Catelyn makes her fatal error just at this ends... But man, Arya and Tywin have stolen it again. I love these two. I really do. There are very few “not in the books” changes that I truly love, but this is one of them.
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