Hello, how are you What's your name I'm fine, thank you Where are you from What do you do I'm a student Can you speak English I love reading books How old are you I'm twenty years old What's the weather like today It's sunny and warm What time is it It's half past nine Can I help you Yes, please No, thank you I'm looking for the train station Is it far from here No, it's just around the corner I would like a coffee, please Do you have any rooms available I'm allergic to peanuts Could you please speak more slowly I missed the bus What should I do now How can I get to the airport I need a doctor Where can I exchange money Can I see the menu, please What's your recommendation I'd like to make a reservation Could you give me a discount I'm here on business How much does it cost Can I have a receipt, please I'll take this one Where is the nearest pharmacy Can you fix this It's too noisy here Please call me a taxi Excuse me, where is the bathroom I would like to book a table What time does the store open How do I get to the city center Can I try this on I'm looking for a gift Could you tell me the price Is there a discount for students I need to cancel my reservation Where can I charge my phone What is the Wi-Fi password Could you take a picture for us I think there is a mistake on the bill Can we have some more bread, please I'm allergic to shellfish
Hello, how are you What's your name I'm fine, thank you Where are you from What do you do I'm a student Can you speak English I love reading books How old are you I'm twenty years old What's the weather like today It's sunny and warm What time is it It's half past nine Can I help you Yes, please No, thank you I'm looking for the train station Is it far from here No, it's just around the corner I would like a coffee, please Do you have any rooms available I'm allergic to peanuts Could you please speak more slowly I missed the bus What should I do now How can I get to the airport I need a doctor Where can I exchange money Can I see the menu, please What's your recommendation I'd like to make a reservation Could you give me a discount I'm here on business How much does it cost Can I have a receipt, please I'll take this one Where is the nearest pharmacy Can you fix this It's too noisy here Please call me a taxi Excuse me, where is the bathroom I would like to book a table What time does the store open How do I get to the city center Can I try this on I'm looking for a gift Could you tell me the price Is there a discount for students I need to cancel my reservation Where can I charge my phone What is the Wi-Fi password Could you take a picture for us I think there is a mistake on the bill Can we have some more bread, please I'm allergic to shellfish When is the next train to London Can you replace this item How long will it take to repair Where did you learn English What are the opening hours Can I have the bill, please Are pets allowed in the hotel Do you have vegetarian options How much is a ticket to New York Is breakfast included in the price Please clean my room Where is the closest subway station Can I get a map of the city I would like to change my seat What flavors do you have Is there a swimming pool in the hotel How do I subscribe to this service Please turn down the music What's your favorite movie How do I renew my membership Where can I buy a local SIM card I'd like to report a lost item Can we sit by the window Please send someone to fix it Do you offer any guided tours I need to print this document Could you check this for me What should I wear tonight Can I have a glass of water, please What's the time difference between here and London How do I connect to the Wi-Fi Is this seat taken Could you give me some directions I'm allergic to gluten What does this sign say Where's the nearest ATM Can I order this online How do I use this machine I need to change my flight Where can I get a local SIM card Is there a dress code for the event I'd like to reserve a table for two How much baggage can I check Can we sit outside What ingredients are in this dish Please wake me up at 7 AM Can I have a late checkout Where can I find a taxi stand I think you have the wrong number How do I subscribe to the newsletter Where is the fitting room Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby I'd like a refund, please What is the exchange rate today Do you know where I can buy tickets Is this the right bus for downtown How many people does this tour accommodate Can I have the receipt with me
Hello, how are you
What's your name
I'm fine, thank you
Where are you from
What do you do
I'm a student
Can you speak English
I love reading books
How old are you
I'm twenty years old
What's the weather like today
It's sunny and warm
What time is it
It's half past nine
Can I help you
Yes, please
No, thank you
I'm looking for the train station
Is it far from here
No, it's just around the corner
I would like a coffee, please
Do you have any rooms available
I'm allergic to peanuts
Could you please speak more slowly
I missed the bus
What should I do now
How can I get to the airport
I need a doctor
Where can I exchange money
Can I see the menu, please
What's your recommendation
I'd like to make a reservation
Could you give me a discount
I'm here on business
How much does it cost
Can I have a receipt, please
I'll take this one
Where is the nearest pharmacy
Can you fix this
It's too noisy here
Please call me a taxi
Excuse me, where is the bathroom
I would like to book a table
What time does the store open
How do I get to the city center
Can I try this on
I'm looking for a gift
Could you tell me the price
Is there a discount for students
I need to cancel my reservation
Where can I charge my phone
What is the Wi-Fi password
Could you take a picture for us
I think there is a mistake on the bill
Can we have some more bread, please
I'm allergic to shellfish
When is the next train to London
Can you replace this item
How long will it take to repair
Where did you learn English
What are the opening hours
Can I have the bill, please
Are pets allowed in the hotel
Do you have vegetarian options
How much is a ticket to New York
Is breakfast included in the price
Please clean my room
Where is the closest subway station
Can I get a map of the city
I would like to change my seat
What flavors do you have
Is there a swimming pool in the hotel
How do I subscribe to this service
Please turn down the music
What's your favorite movie
How do I renew my membership
Where can I buy a local SIM card
I'd like to report a lost item
Can we sit by the window
Please send someone to fix it
Do you offer any guided tours
I need to print this document
Could you check this for me
What should I wear tonight
Can I have a glass of water, please
What's the time difference between here and London
How do I connect to the Wi-Fi
Is this seat taken
Could you give me some directions
I'm allergic to gluten
What does this sign say
Where's the nearest ATM
Can I order this online
How do I use this machine
I need to change my flight
Where can I get a local SIM card
Is there a dress code for the event
I'd like to reserve a table for two
How much baggage can I check
Can we sit outside
What ingredients are in this dish
Please wake me up at 7 AM
Can I have a late checkout
Where can I find a taxi stand
I think you have the wrong number
How do I subscribe to the newsletter
Where is the fitting room
Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby
I'd like a refund, please
What is the exchange rate today
Do you know where I can buy tickets
Is this the right bus for downtown
How many people does this tour accommodate
Can I have the receipt with me
Hello, how are you?
What's your name?
I'm fine, thank you.
Where are you from?
What do you do?
I'm a student.
Can you speak English?
I love reading books.
How old are you?
I'm twenty years old.
What's the weather like today?
It's sunny and warm.
What time is it?
It's half past nine.
Can I help you?
Yes, please.
No, thank you.
I'm looking for the train station.
Is it far from here?
No, it's just around the corner.
I would like a coffee, please.
Do you have any rooms available?
I'm allergic to peanuts.
Could you please speak more slowly?
I missed the bus.
What should I do now?
How can I get to the airport?
I need a doctor.
Where can I exchange money?
Can I see the menu, please?
What's your recommendation?
I'd like to make a reservation.
Could you give me a discount?
I'm here on business.
How much does it cost?
Can I have a receipt, please?
I'll take this one.
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Can you fix this?
It's too noisy here.
Please call me a taxi.
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
I would like to book a table.
What time does the store open?
How do I get to the city center?
Can I try this on?
I'm looking for a gift.
Could you tell me the price?
Is there a discount for students?
I need to cancel my reservation.
Where can I charge my phone?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
Could you take a picture for us?
I think there is a mistake on the bill.
Can we have some more bread, please?
I'm allergic to shellfish.
When is the next train to London?
Can you replace this item?
How long will it take to repair?
Where did you learn English?
What are the opening hours?
Can I have the bill, please?
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
Do you have vegetarian options?
How much is a ticket to New York?
Is breakfast included in the price?
Please clean my room.
Where is the closest subway station?
Can I get a map of the city?
I would like to change my seat.
What flavors do you have?
Is there a swimming pool in the hotel?
How do I subscribe to this service?
Please turn down the music.
What's your favorite movie?
How do I renew my membership?
Where can I buy a local SIM card?
I'd like to report a lost item.
Can we sit by the window?
Please send someone to fix it.
Do you offer any guided tours?
I need to print this document.
Could you check this for me?
What should I wear tonight?
Can I have a glass of water, please?
What's the time difference between here and London?
How do I connect to the Wi-Fi?
Is this seat taken?
Could you give me some directions?
I'm allergic to gluten.
What does this sign say?
Where's the nearest ATM?
Can I order this online?
How do I use this machine?
I need to change my flight.
Where can I get a local SIM card?
Is there a dress code for the event?
I'd like to reserve a table for two.
How much baggage can I check?
Can we sit outside?
What ingredients are in this dish?
Please wake me up at 7 AM.
Can I have a late checkout?
Where can I find a taxi stand?
I think you have the wrong number.
How do I subscribe to the newsletter?
Where is the fitting room?
Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?
I'd like a refund, please.
What is the exchange rate today?
Do you know where I can buy tickets?
Is this the right bus for downtown?
How many people does this tour accommodate?
Can I have the receipt with me?
The adventure begins, they were always beside you - your nerdy best friends, and the DM to guide you - and they rise from the flames for the battles ahead. Villains beware 'cause you're 'bout to be dead. They got magic and flair, they got falchions and cunning. They don't see over there there's a monster incoming. Inspiration is waiting, rise up, don't think twice. Put your fate in your hands. Take a chance. Roll the dice.
The adventure begins, they were always beside you - your nerdy best friends, and the DM to guide you - and they rise from the flames for the battles ahead. Villains beware 'cause you're 'bout to be dead. They got magic and flair, they got falchions and cunning. They don't see over there there's a monster incoming. Inspiration is waiting, rise up, don't think twice. Put your fate in your hands. Take a chance. Roll the dice.
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, Service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they have the means to resist.
I am an American, fighting the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
I am an American, fighting the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they have the means to resist.
If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, Service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and the United States of America.
Tyrion is in the cabin of a ship fleeing across the narrow sea, perpetually drunk and wracked with guilt over his betrayal of the Lannisters and murder of his father, as well as his anxiety over the fate of Tysha, whom he now knows to be the only woman ever to have truly loved him.
Having escaped and found passage across the sea thanks to Varys, he ponders where he might be going. He decides he would prefer to go to Dorne so he can raise his niece Myrcella to the Iron Throne. Once the ship reaches port he is bundled into a barrel and smuggled off the ship, finding himself in Pentos, in the home of Magister Illyrio Mopatis.
Tyrion spends a day wandering around Illyrio's home talking to his servants and plotting escape. He discovers a patch of poisonous mushrooms and picks them before passing out. He meets a courtesan of Illyrio's who has been assigned to him, threatening her before heading off to dinner with the Magister.
He is eventually served a dish of mushrooms and contemplates whether Illyrio is trying to poison him, and whether it would not be best just to eat some and be done with it. Illyrio goads him before eating some of the mushrooms himself and asking Tyrion of his intentions.
He informs Tyrion that Stannis is at the Wall, and says that neither Stannis at the Wall nor Myrcella in Dorne is a viable candidate for support in the game of thrones. Mopatis claims that Westeros is in need of a savior from across the sea. When Tyrion asks who that would be, he replies "A dragon with three heads".
The chapter begins from the perspective of a skinchanger in the body of a wolf. The warg leads a small pack on a hunt. They hunt free folk fugitives and kill them.
After the kill the warg returns to his human body. He is Varamyr Sixskins and is seriously wounded. Like other free folk, he had fled after their defeat at Castle Black. Varamyr burned when his eagle was killed and he lost his cloaks and rings. After he robbed a dead woman of her cloak, her son stabbed him. His companion, Thistle, has sewn the wound together but it is too serious and Varamyr knows he is dying.
He thinks back over his youth when he was still called Lump. As a youth he had slipped into one of his father's dogs. The dogs killed Bump, his little brother, and Varamyr remembers his brother looking at him and knowing. Because his father did not know which dog had killed Bump, he killed them all. When the last dog was killed, Lump - who was in him - screamed, which made his father understand his son's ability.
His parents then brought Lump to Haggon, another skinchanger. Haggon raised Lump and taught him about skinchangers, although Lump did not adopt his morals, particularly regarding what Haggon describes as abominations: eating the flesh of man while inside an animal, mating with a beast while inside one, and seizing the body of a human. When Haggon died, Varamyr drove him out of his wolf Greyskin to claim the wolf for himself.
Later Varamyr adopted more animals and became Varamyr Sixskins. He established himself as a kind of lord, taking tribute in food and using his animals to bring him women from nearby villages.
Varamyr wakes up from his memories when Thistle returns. As he knows that his body is dying, he turns on his companion to take over her body. She struggles and eventually manages to escape his control. As he dies, he half regrets trying to take over Thistle's body, but also half regrets failing at that.
He awakens in the body of one of his wolves. Later his pack discovers Thistle. Frozen blood clings to her - she has become a wight. As her blue eyes stare into his wolf eyes he knows she sees him ...
The Cinnamon Wind passes through the Redwyne Straits on her way to Oldtown. Twice they evade and once drive off longships of the ironmen, before they reach their destination and undergo customs inspections. The ironborn now control many of the outlying towns and fortifications surrounding the Arbor and along the Mander nearly to Oldtown, having sacked Ryamsport and taken Vinetown and Starfish Harbor. They have also been raiding ships in the area.
Sam learns that even Oldtown is at risk until Lord Paxter Redwyne can bring his fleet back from Dragonstone. Meanwhile, Lord Leyton Hightower has not left his tower in years, while his sons struggle to protect the great city. His youngest son, Ser Humfrey, has sailed to the Free Cities to hire sellsails or persuade his half-sister Lynesse to loan him some of the Archon of Lys' ships.
As Sam prepares to disembark for the Citadel, he considers whether it will be safe for Gilly at Horn Hill, since it will only have a small regiment of guards left. Fortunately, Sam knows that Gilly will be safe aboard the Cinnamon Wind, at least until he can learn more of the situation in Oldtown.
Upon reaching the Seneschal's Court, Sam is forced to wait a long while before he will be admitted to speak with the Seneschal. His patience running thin at the delay, Sam is approached by Alleras, who informs him that it will take a penny to get past the acolyte. But when Alleras introduces himself, Sam is taken aback when he learns that the boy is called "the Sphinx".
Samwell then tells Alleras the story of how he reached Oldtown, leaving out only the secrets he has sworn to keep. After hearing all that has transpired, especially Maester Aemon's plea that the Citadel learn of Daenerys, Alleras tells him to forget the Seneschal.
The archmaesters will believe little of what Sam has to say, but there is one who will: Archmaester Marwyn. At the Isle of Ravens, Sam recognizes Leo Tyrell, but before many words can be exchanged, Marwyn the Mage appears and ushers Sam and Alleras into his chambers.
Marwyn first describes how the Valyrians used dragonglass for various magical means, noticing Sam's interest in the Obsidian candle. Sam then repeats what he told Alleras, stating that Maester Aemon was convinced that Daenerys was the promised one in the prophecy, not Prince Rhaegar or Stannis.
To this, Archmaester Marwyn reveals how fickle and treacherous prophecy can be, but he is still intrigued. He makes it clear to Sam that Maester Aemon may have been killed by the archmaesters had he spoken his mind to them.
When Sam inquires why, Marwyn replies, "Who do you think killed all the dragons the last time around? The world the Citadel is building has no place in it for sorcery or prophecy or glass candles, much less for dragons. Ask yourself why Aemon Targaryen was allowed to waste his life upon the Wall, when by rights he should have been raised to archmaester. His blood was why. He could not be trusted. No more than I can."
Commanding Alleras to look after Sam, Marwyn makes known his plan to travel to Slaver's Bay, as Maester Aemon had intended. He intends to take the Cinnamon Wind, hoping to reach Daenerys prior to the "grey sheep", as he calls the other archmaesters. He advises Sam to work rapidly toward his chain, and to never mention anything of prophecies, dragons, or Daenerys to anyone in the Citadel.
Marwyn quickly departs, and Alleras reveals to Sam that their meeting was not happenstance. The Mage knew Sam was coming, supposedly from the dragonglass candle. The novice in the room the whole time shows Sam to his quarters, finally divulging his name, "I'm Pate, like the pig boy."
Emmon Frey, now Lord of Riverrun in fact as well as name, demands Edmure Tully's head. Ser Jaime will not accede, though he is sorely tempted since Edmure betrayed his concessions by helping his uncle, Ser Brynden, to escape the castle when he turned it over to the Lannisters.
Despite a massive search for Lord Hoster's brother, Jaime knows the Blackfish will not be found, nor will he abandon the fight. Before being escorted west to Casterly Rock as a noble prisoner, Ser Edmure speaks his mind, "You will never know how sick it makes me to see you in this room, Kingslayer. You will never know how much I despise you."
Later, Lady Sybell Westerling and her daughter, the widowed Queen Jeyne Stark, are brought before Jaime. Jeyne is in mourning for her husband and defiant to her mother, but when Sybell moves to slap her, Jaime intervenes and kindly asks Jeyne to leave the solar.
Jaime confirms to Lady Sybell that House Westerling has its pardon, her brother has been named Lord of Castamere and marriages will be arranged for her daughters, though Jeyne will have to wait two years before marrying again, to prevent rumours that any children she has are actually Robb Stark's. Lady Sybell asks Jaime to inquire after her son, Ser Raynald, who accompanied Robb to the Twins, and had no knowledge of the arrangement between his mother and Tywin Lannister.
Jaime, suspecting that Raynald is likely dead as Walder Frey also didn't know of the arrangement, agrees to inquire, promising that House Lannister will pay his ransom if Raynald is held captive. She then mentions that Lord Tywin promised a high-born marriage for him, "that Raynald should have joy of him". Jaime understands this as Tywin intended to marry Raynald to his uncle Gerion's natural daughter, Joy Hill. Sybell shouts, "You want a Westerling to marry a bastard?".
Jaime, desiring to strangle the woman with her own necklace, retorts "No more than I want Joy to marry the son of some scheming turncloak bitch. Your daughter is worth ten of you, my lady. You'll leave with Edmure and Ser Forley on the morrow. Until then, you would do well to stay out of my sight." He then contemplates how much Lord Gawen knew of his wife's schemes.
The following morning, Jaime warns Ser Forley Prester to guard Ser Edmure well, for fear either the Blackfish or Beric Dondarrion might try to free him. The knight is aware of his orders to kill Edmure should he try to slip away. Jaime adds that he should do the same for Jeyne Stark, stating that she is twice as dangerous as Edmure, should she escape.
Jaime then visits Edwyn Frey, who is preparing his army to return to the Twins. Edwyn divulges that his father, Ser Ryman, along with his entire retinue, were hanged by Lady Stoneheart near Fairmarket. Although Edwyn blames Jaime, the Lord Commander is well aware that Edwyn couldn't care less that his father is dead. And although Edwyn is now heir to the Twins, Jaime knows that Black Walder will probably soon move to kill his brother.
Jaime's only real concern is that the outlaws must be getting bolder if they are willing to kill Lord Walder's heir only a day's ride from the Twins. Jaime takes his leave after inquiring about Ser Raynald's fate.
Apparently, Queen Jeyne's brother was responsible for loosing Grey Wind on the Freys, and was shot full of quarrels before diving into the river. An offhand comment from Jaime about killing those responsible makes the Freys drop their smug attitude about the act.
Content that he has taken Riverrun without having to take up arms against the Tullys or Starks, Jaime later agrees to allow Ser Desmond Grell and Ser Robin Ryger to take the black, commanding Raff the Sweetling to escort them to Maidenpool.
During Lord Emmon's speech to the people of Riverrun, Jaime speaks with the singer he took from Ryman Frey earlier. He reveals himself as Tom of Sevenstreams, and tells Jaime that he hopes to play for Lady Genna and Lord Emmon over the winter.
That night, Jaime dreams of his mother, Lady Joanna, whom he barely remembers, but the dream disturbs him when his mother cries and asks who he really is. In the morning, Maester Vyman delivers Cersei's message written by Qyburn. The old maester asks if Jaime wishes to respond, but the Kingsguard hands the letter to Peck, saying, "No. Put this in the fire."
Accompanied by six newly reinstated Warrior's Sons, Septa Moelle brings word to the court that Queen Margaery and her cousins have been imprisoned at the Great Sept of Baelor for adultery and high treason. The Septa reveals that Margaery's maidenhead is not intact. Grand Maester Pycelle also reluctantly discloses to the Septa that Margaery has had him mix moon tea on many occasions.
Leaving the throne room confident that Margaery was finished, Cersei agrees with Aurane Waters' request to launch his new dromonds, in case Lord Mace Tyrell decides to march on King's Landing to save his daughter. Lord Orton Merryweather remarks that the High Septon may want to try Margaery himself, as the Faith used to do. Cersei hopes he is right.
Cersei has Tommen sign some blank warrants, which she then affixes names to. Summoning Ser Osfryd, she orders him to arrest Ser Tallad, the Blue Bard, Hugh Clifton, Mark Mullendore, as well as the Redwyne twins whom she wants to be found innocent of the charges of bedding Margaery.
The next morning, Cersei and Taena are carried by litter to the Great Sept. On the way, Lady Merryweather inquires, "What if Margaery demands that her innocence be determined by battle?" Cersei smiles, and replies that she must be championed by a knight of the Kingsguard, but since Ser Osmund is brother to one of her accusers, that leaves only Ser Meryn Trant and Ser Boros Blount.
Cersei states that the former will not be feeling well when the time comes. Within the Sept, the High Septon grants Cersei permission to visit her good-daughter, while Taena goes to speak with Margaery's cousins.
Margaery is beside herself, stripped of her clothes and dignity, while she is asked once an hour to confess her fornication. Cersei tells her that she has rounded up all those that Ser Osney named, lying that they will reveal her innocence.
When Cersei says that a sworn brother of the Kingsguard will fight for her should it come to a trial by combat, Margaery demands that her own brother, Ser Garlan the Gallant, be summoned to fight in place of the grievously injured Ser Loras. Cersei would never allow this to happen; and Margaery, well aware of Cersei's intentions, tells her to leave, calling her a vile, scheming, evil bitch.
Cersei is then escorted deep beneath Visenya's Hill to speak with the High Septon. He tells her that seven will sit in judgment of Margaery and her cousins, as the Faith did in yore, before King Jaehaerys I Targaryen stripped them of this power. When Cersei asks to have Ser Osney released into her custody, the priest flatly denies her.
Chained to the ceiling of his cell, Osney has been brutally whipped. Infuriated, Cersei tells the High Septon that Osney came of his own free will. The holy man responds, "I have heard many men confess, but seldom have I heard a man so pleased to be so guilty... The more diligently we applied the scourge, the more Ser Osney's offenses seemed to change. He would now have us believe that he never touched Margaery Tyrell."
When asked now if he had carnal knowledge of the queen, Osney points at Cersei, saying, "Aye. That one there." Furthermore, he confesses that Cersei ordered him to kill the old High Septon.
Upon hearing this, Cersei bolts from the cell, racing headlong through the Great Sept. Fearing what may happen should the Faith question Taena Merryweather, she is soon overtaken by a group of septas, who strip her and confine her to a grim cell.
Her screams going unheard, Cersei begins to shiver from the cold. Every time she begins to fall asleep, she is jostled awake and asked if she will confess her sins. After two days of this torture, Qyburn enters her cell. She begs him to take her home, but the de-chained maester tells her it will not be allowed and she will be tried for murder, treason, and fornication.
He reveals that Margaery will be tried by the same court, and that he delivered the Blue Bard to the High Septon, but despite the Faith's torture, "he is still singing the same sweet song we taught him". Qyburn then informs her of the rapid changes made since her fall: the realm is now being governed by Ser Harys Swyft and Pycelle; they removed Ser Osfryd as Commander of the gold cloaks and Qyburn from the small council (though he still works for them thanks to his control of Varys' whisperers); Lord Orton and Taena have fled to Longtable, while Ser Kevan has been sent for to take over the Regency. Perhaps worst of all, Aurane Waters unshipped his oars and sailed the fleet, possibly to join Lord Stannis; while Lord Mace Tyrell and Lord Randyll Tarly are marching on King's Landing.
Despite Qyburn's words that his unbeatable "champion" is ready, Cersei knows that only a Kingsguard can defend her in a trial by combat. She has Qyburn pen her final plea to her brother: "Come at once. Help me. Save me. I need you as I have never needed you before. I love you, I love you, I love you. Come at once."
Brienne fluctuates between a fever dream and semi-consciousness, as the outlaws transport her severely injured body to Lady Stoneheart. While she is being treated by Jeyne Heddle, Brienne learns that Biter is dead, skewered through the head by a spear wielded by Gendry.
Lem, now wearing the Hound's steel dog helm, tells her that Stoneheart wants her hanged for her "crimes". Brienne fully awakens in a cave, where she meets Thoros of Myr. The red priest is a ghost of his former self, and he informs her about the current state of the former brotherhood without banners: "Lord Beric's fire has gone out of this world... A grimmer shadow leads us in his place... War makes monsters of us all."
Before long, Brienne is brought before Lady Stoneheart, where she as well as Pod and Ser Hyle will be judged. Brienne cannot see Stoneheart's face, but notices her holding a bronze crown ringed by iron swords. A northman, most likely Harwin, places Oathkeeper before Stoneheart, along with Brienne's writ signed by King Tommen.
The outlaws see this as irrefutable proof that the Maid of Tarth is about Lannister business. Her words are wasted here, as her pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears. Finally, Lady Stoneheart speaks, needing to place her hand over her throat in order to gurgle out her judgment.
Upon removing her hood, Brienne is horrified to discover that the Hangwoman is actually Lady Catelyn Stark, albeit now a specter from the grave. Thoros reveals that it was Lord Beric himself who administered the kiss of life to her, finally extinguishing his own unnatural life.
Stoneheart gives Brienne an ultimatum: kill Ser Jaime Lannister or be hanged. When the Maid states that she will not make that choice, the thing that had been Catelyn Stark orders them hanged. Despite Ser Hyle's pleas for mercy, and Podrick's stoicism, nooses are looped about all three of their necks. As they are hefted upward, thrashing and dying, Brienne screams out a word...
Expanded Natural Text Version:
Education Redefined: The Joy of a Bagless Day
Education isn’t just about textbooks and exams; it’s about joy, creativity, and discovery. Imagine a Bagless Day in school—a day without books or bags, where students are free to express themselves, experiment, and learn in innovative ways. They can mold clay into shapes of their imagination, build toys, paint vibrant pictures, write poetry, and enact plays. This day would turn the classroom into a canvas and the playground into a laboratory for exploration.
On a Bagless Day, learning happens everywhere:
In the garden, students learn about nature, planting saplings, identifying insects, and understanding the ecosystem.
On the playground, they play team games, learning collaboration, strategy, and resilience.
In creative corners, they discover art, music, and craft, unleashing their creative potential.
In science corners, they perform hands-on experiments with simple tools to discover the wonders of physics, chemistry, and biology.
On field trips, they explore local history, culture, or industries, connecting their learning to the real world.
Through activities like storytelling, role-playing, and group discussions, students not only learn but also discover their hidden talents.
Skills Learned on a Bagless Day:
Creativity: Through art, craft, and storytelling.
Collaboration: By working in teams on projects and games.
Critical Thinking: Through problem-solving activities and experiments.
Communication: By sharing ideas and presenting them.
Empathy and Social Skills: By engaging with peers and nature.
Adaptability: By navigating new experiences outside the classroom.
Bagless Week and Bagless Day Suggestions:
1. Bagless Week: Twice a year, schools can dedicate an entire week to hands-on learning and exploration. Each day can focus on a specific theme like art, science, nature, community service, and innovation.
2. Bagless Day: Once a month, schools can host a Bagless Day to keep the spirit of joy and creativity alive. Regularity ensures students continue to develop essential skills in fun and diverse ways.
Refined Poem Version:
The Joy of a Bagless Day Education, a spark of light, Shining through a Bagless Day bright. No books, no bags, just endless fun, Learning happens for everyone.
In gardens green, we plant and play, Discovering nature in our own way. In playgrounds wide, with games we share, We build teamwork with love and care.
Clay in hands, we shape and mold, Dreams in colors, bright and bold. Experiments spark our curious mind, In simple things, wonders we find.
Stories we tell, songs we sing, Creative ideas take to wing. Learning flows outside the walls, As curiosity and courage call.
The Magic of a Bagless Week Imagine a week, twice a year, With laughter, joy, and no fear. Each day a theme, a world to explore, A chance to learn and grow even more.
Art one day, science the next, Field trips leaving us truly perplexed. Building toys, inventing games, Lighting creativity’s endless flames.
Bagless days, a monthly delight, Letting young minds take their flight. Hands-on learning, skills so vast, Creating memories that will last.
Education, beyond books and rules, A beacon of light in our schools. Bagless days, a dream so true, Unlocking potential in me and you.