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{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
 
{{Infobox Chapter ADwD
| pov = Davos
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| pov = [[Davos Seaworth]]
| pov count = 4
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| place        = [[White Harbor]]
| previous = Jon VI
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| title = Davos IV
| next = Daenerys V
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| page = 382
| bantam hc page = 382
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| previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 28|Jon VI]]
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| current = Davos IV
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| next = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 30|Daenerys V]]
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| arc previous = [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 19|Davos III]]
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| arc next =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[Davos Seaworth|Davos]], still imprisoned in [[White Harbor]], is awaiting his death and hopes that he will at least earn an honourable death losing his head first and not his hands. He passes his time chatting to the guards, gaining a few favours in terms of candles, books, paper & a quill, as well as learning a little more information about the general history of the north. Davos writes a few letters to his sons to be delivered upon his death. It is then that [[Robett Glover]] appears at his door and politely asks him to follow; Davos is wary but notes his mannerisms and follows.  
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[[Davos Seaworth|Davos]], still imprisoned in the [[Wolf's Den]], is awaiting his death and hopes that he will at least die honorably, losing his head first and not his hands. He passes his time chatting to the guards, gaining a few favours in the form of candles, books, paper & a quill, as well as learning a little more about the general history of the north. Davos writes a few letters to his sons to be delivered upon his death. It is then that [[Robett Glover]] appears at his door and politely asks him to follow; Davos is wary but notes his mannerisms and follows.  
  
He is led through secret hallways always going in different directions, passing the old godswood on the way. Eventually they end up in a room where Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] is waiting for him. He declines the offers of food and wine; Lord Wyman though, apologizes for his poor treatment of Davos. Wyman tells him that they must talk fast, as the [[House Frey|Freys]] wait above, to which Davos can hear the sounds of music and chatter above. Lord Wyman says that they must act quickly for Davos is "dead" and his head sits upon the Seal Gate. A criminal similar in appearance to Davos was executed in his place, his head and hands (with fingers carefully shortened) mounted on the wall. He then learns that Lord Wyman Manderly only plays along with the Freys because he has to, as his son [[Wylis Manderly]] is being held hostage, though he drinks for his safe return.<ref>As we learned in [[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 17|Chapter 17 (Cersei IV)]], pages 277-278 (UK MMP edition; ''circa'' page 246 in the US and UK Hardcover Editions)</ref>
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He is led through secret hallways always going in different directions, passing the old godswood on the way. Eventually they end up in a room of the [[New Castle]] where Lord [[Wyman Manderly]] is waiting for him. He declines the offers of food and wine; Lord Wyman though, apologizes for his poor treatment of Davos. Wyman tells him that they must talk fast, as the [[House Frey|Freys]] wait above, and Davos can hear the sounds of music and chatter above. Lord Wyman says that they must act quickly for Davos is "dead" and his head sits upon the Seal Gate. A criminal similar in appearance to Davos was executed in his place, his head and hands (with fingers carefully shortened) mounted on the wall. He then learns that Lord Wyman Manderly only plays along with the Freys because he has to, as his son [[Wylis Manderly]] is being held hostage, though he drinks for his safe return.<ref>As we learned in [[A Feast for Crows]], [[A Feast for Crows-Chapter 17|Chapter 17 (Cersei IV)]], pages 277-278 (UK MMP edition; ''circa'' page 246 in the US and UK Hardcover Editions)</ref>
  
Davos says he was quite convinced by Wyman's daughters behaviours, though he was confused by [[Wylla Manderly]]. Wyman responds that his young granddaughter was extremely brave to have said those things. There were truths in her words as the debt the [[House Manderly|Manderlys]] owe the [[House Stark|Starks]] and [[Winterfell]] can never be repaid. He adds though that he cannot show any sign of contempt to [[King's Landing]] for fear of the harm they might do to his son. [[Tywin Lannister]] told Wyman that he must confess his treason, yield White Harbor, declare his loyalty to [[Tommen Lannister|King Tommen]], and bend his knee to [[Roose Bolton]]. If he refused Wylis would be killed as a traitor, White Harbor would be sacked and his people would "suffer the same fates as the [[House Reyne|Reynes]] of Castamere". If he complied though, his son would be released. By "killing" Davos, he has proved his loyalty to the Iron Throne and assured the release of Wylis, to which Davos replied was a brave thing to do as well.
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Davos says he was quite convinced by Wyman's daughters' behaviour, though he was confused by [[Wylla Manderly]]. Wyman responds that his young granddaughter was extremely brave to have said those things. There was truth in her words as the debt the [[House Manderly|Manderlys]] owe the [[House Stark|Starks]] and [[Winterfell]] can never be repaid. He adds though that he cannot show any sign of contempt to [[King's Landing]] for fear of the harm they might do to his son. [[Tywin Lannister]] told Wyman that he must confess his treason, yield White Harbor, declare his loyalty to [[Tommen Baratheon|King Tommen]], and bend his knee to [[Roose Bolton]]. If he refused, Wylis would be killed as a traitor, White Harbor would be sacked and his people would "suffer the same fates as the [[House Reyne|Reynes]] of Castamere". If he complies, his son will be released. By "killing" Davos, he has proved his loyalty to the Iron Throne and assured the release of Wylis, which Davos notes is a brave move.
  
 
Wyman adds that he has been unable to send Stannis more information in his letters because the Freys infest his court, looking for any sign of treachery and his [[maester]] [[Theomore]] is [[House Lannister of Lannisport|a distant cousin to the Lannisters]], so Manderly does not trust him. Manderly goes on to add his rage at his son [[Wendel Manderly]]'s death at the hands of the Freys, calling it murder and the Freys' claims fables. He tells Davos that the [[The North|North]] remembers and his son is home, meaning that his act for the Freys is almost over as well.
 
Wyman adds that he has been unable to send Stannis more information in his letters because the Freys infest his court, looking for any sign of treachery and his [[maester]] [[Theomore]] is [[House Lannister of Lannisport|a distant cousin to the Lannisters]], so Manderly does not trust him. Manderly goes on to add his rage at his son [[Wendel Manderly]]'s death at the hands of the Freys, calling it murder and the Freys' claims fables. He tells Davos that the [[The North|North]] remembers and his son is home, meaning that his act for the Freys is almost over as well.
  
He then summons [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]]'s mute squire [[Wex Pyke|Wex]], who survived the [[Sack of Winterfell]]. Davos is told that by Robett that Theon was captured and not slain at Winterfell, and is currently being flayed by the Boltons. He adds that all the women as well were captured and marched away. Davos listens to the horrible things that [[Ramsay Bolton]] does to the captured women, sending them naked into the woods with half a days head start before he hunts them down with his dogs. Every so often, according to Manderly, some wench lives to tell the tale, but most aren't as lucky. If caught, they are raped, flayed and their corpses fed to his dogs, while their skins adorn the [[Dreadfort]]. If he considered them good sport, he slits their throats before he flays them, otherwise it is the other way around.  
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He then summons [[Theon Greyjoy|Theon]]'s mute squire [[Wex Pyke|Wex]], who survived the [[Sack of Winterfell]]. Davos is told by Robett that Theon was captured at Winterfell, and is currently being flayed by the Boltons. He adds that all the women were also captured and marched away. Davos listens to the horrible things that [[Ramsay Bolton]] does to the captured women, sending them naked into the woods with half a day's head start before hunting them down with his dogs. Every so often, according to Manderly, some wench lives to tell the tale, but most aren't as lucky. If caught, they are raped, flayed and their corpses fed to his dogs, while their skins adorn the [[Dreadfort]]. If he considered them good sport, he slits their throats before he flays them, otherwise it is the other way around.  
  
Robett tells a stunned Davos that the evil is in his blood, sired from rape, Wyman adding that the Freys are no better than Ramsay. He also says to Davos that Roose lies and played a darker part in the [[Red Wedding]] than he has admitted. In addition, Davos is told that the Boltons and Freys know the northmen are not expected to believe their lies but will be forced to accept them or else die as well.
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Robett tells a stunned Davos that the evil is in Ramsay's blood, sired from rape. Wyman adds that the Freys are no better than Ramsay. He also tells Davos that Roose lies and played a darker part in the [[Red Wedding]] than he has admitted. In addition, Davos is told that the Boltons and Freys know the northmen are not expected to believe their lies but will be forced to accept them or else die as well.
  
He tells Davos about the mighty fleet he has built up, that he saw when he entered the port. Furthermore he has plenty of silver in his vaults and has more heavy horse than anyone else north of [[The Neck]]. Wyman states that [[Oldcastle]] and [[Widow's Watch]] will follow his lead, all of the lands east of the [[White Knife]], from Widow’s Watch and [[Ramsgate]] to the [[Sheepshead Hills]] and the headwaters of the [[Broken Branch]] will be pledged to [[Stannis Baratheon]] if Davos meets his one price. He says he does not need a king but a smuggler. He needs Davos to smuggle home [[Rickon Stark]], his true liege, and one who holds a stronger claim than [[Arya Stark|Arya]], who is soon to be wed to Ramsay Bolton.
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He tells Davos about the mighty fleet he has built up, which Davos saw when he entered the port. Furthermore he has plenty of silver in his vaults and has more heavy horse than anyone else north of [[The Neck]]. Wyman states that [[Oldcastle]] and [[Widow's Watch]] will follow his lead, all of the lands east of the [[White Knife]], from Widow’s Watch and [[Ramsgate]] to the [[Sheepshead Hills]] and the headwaters of the [[Broken Branch]] will be pledged to [[Stannis Baratheon]] if Davos meets his one price. He says he does not need a king but a smuggler. He needs Davos to smuggle home [[Rickon Stark]], his true liege, and one who holds a stronger claim than [[Arya Stark|Arya]], who is soon to be wed to Ramsay Bolton.
  
The true story about what happened at Winterfell comes out then; Wex hid in the godswood, and [[Rodrik Cassel]] was murdered by Ramsay Bolton. Wex also says that six survived the siege, two of them the sons of Eddard Starkof Winterfell. Four of the people went north and two went another. Manderly insists that they must have the boy and his [[Shaggydog|direwolf]], in order to prove the boy is who they say, should the Boltons try to deny him. Wyman asks Wex to show them where they went and he throws the dagger at the spot on the map. Davos looks long at where the dagger has landed, pondering whether it would be better to go back to the dungeons and eat porridge for breakfast as it is better than [[Skagos|places where men break fast upon human flesh instead]].
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The true story about what happened at Winterfell comes out then; Wex hid in the godswood, and [[Rodrik Cassel]] was murdered by Ramsay Bolton. Wex also says that six survived the siege, two of them the sons of [[Eddard Stark]]. Four of the people went north and two went another way. Manderly insists that they must have the boy and his [[Shaggydog|direwolf]] as proof of his identity should the Boltons try to deny him. Wyman asks Wex to show them where they went and he throws a dagger at the spot on the map. Davos looks long at where the dagger has landed, pondering whether it would be better to go back to the dungeons and eat porridge for breakfast as it is better than [[Skagos|places where men break fast upon human flesh instead]].
  
 
==Character list==
 
==Character list==
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*[[Wylla Manderly]]
 
*[[Wylla Manderly]]
 
*[[Leona Woolfield]]
 
*[[Leona Woolfield]]
*[[Aemon Targaryen]]
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*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]]
 
*[[Symeon Star-Eyes]]
 
*[[Symeon Star-Eyes]]
 
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
 
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
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*[[Lady Lu]]
 
*[[Lady Lu]]
 
*[[The Whore]]
 
*[[The Whore]]
*[[Black Bessa]]
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*[[Black Betha]]
 
*[[Valyrian (ship)|Valyrian]]
 
*[[Valyrian (ship)|Valyrian]]
 
*[[Seven-Pointed Star]]
 
*[[Seven-Pointed Star]]
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*[[House Slate]]
 
*[[House Slate]]
 
*[[House Long]]
 
*[[House Long]]
*[[House Holt]]
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*[[House Holt (north)|House Holt]]
 
*[[House Ashwood]]
 
*[[House Ashwood]]
 
*[[Three Sisters]]
 
*[[Three Sisters]]
 
*[[The Vale]]
 
*[[The Vale]]
 
*[[Stepstones]]
 
*[[Stepstones]]
*[[Old Gods]]
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*[[old gods]]
 
*[[Faith of the Seven]]
 
*[[Faith of the Seven]]
 
*[[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]]
 
*[[Eastwatch-by-the-Sea]]
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==References and Notes==
 
==References and Notes==
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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*[https://www.tor.com/2015/04/09/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-dance-with-dragons-part-17/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Dance with Dragons, Part 17] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
  
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 29]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Dance with Dragons 29]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Davos Seaworth]]
[[fr:A Dance with Dragons, Chapitre 30, Davos]][[zh:魔龙的狂舞-章节 29]]
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[[Category:Chapters which take place in White Harbor]]
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[[es:Danza de Dragones-Capítulo 29]]
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[[pt:A Dança dos Dragões - Capítulo 29]]

Latest revision as of 09:36, 7 June 2021

Davos IV
A Dance with Dragons chapter
ADanceWithDragons.jpg
POV Davos Seaworth
Place White Harbor
Page 382 UK HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Davos III
Jon VI  ← Davos IV →  Daenerys V

Synopsis

Davos, still imprisoned in the Wolf's Den, is awaiting his death and hopes that he will at least die honorably, losing his head first and not his hands. He passes his time chatting to the guards, gaining a few favours in the form of candles, books, paper & a quill, as well as learning a little more about the general history of the north. Davos writes a few letters to his sons to be delivered upon his death. It is then that Robett Glover appears at his door and politely asks him to follow; Davos is wary but notes his mannerisms and follows.

He is led through secret hallways always going in different directions, passing the old godswood on the way. Eventually they end up in a room of the New Castle where Lord Wyman Manderly is waiting for him. He declines the offers of food and wine; Lord Wyman though, apologizes for his poor treatment of Davos. Wyman tells him that they must talk fast, as the Freys wait above, and Davos can hear the sounds of music and chatter above. Lord Wyman says that they must act quickly for Davos is "dead" and his head sits upon the Seal Gate. A criminal similar in appearance to Davos was executed in his place, his head and hands (with fingers carefully shortened) mounted on the wall. He then learns that Lord Wyman Manderly only plays along with the Freys because he has to, as his son Wylis Manderly is being held hostage, though he drinks for his safe return.[1]

Davos says he was quite convinced by Wyman's daughters' behaviour, though he was confused by Wylla Manderly. Wyman responds that his young granddaughter was extremely brave to have said those things. There was truth in her words as the debt the Manderlys owe the Starks and Winterfell can never be repaid. He adds though that he cannot show any sign of contempt to King's Landing for fear of the harm they might do to his son. Tywin Lannister told Wyman that he must confess his treason, yield White Harbor, declare his loyalty to King Tommen, and bend his knee to Roose Bolton. If he refused, Wylis would be killed as a traitor, White Harbor would be sacked and his people would "suffer the same fates as the Reynes of Castamere". If he complies, his son will be released. By "killing" Davos, he has proved his loyalty to the Iron Throne and assured the release of Wylis, which Davos notes is a brave move.

Wyman adds that he has been unable to send Stannis more information in his letters because the Freys infest his court, looking for any sign of treachery and his maester Theomore is a distant cousin to the Lannisters, so Manderly does not trust him. Manderly goes on to add his rage at his son Wendel Manderly's death at the hands of the Freys, calling it murder and the Freys' claims fables. He tells Davos that the North remembers and his son is home, meaning that his act for the Freys is almost over as well.

He then summons Theon's mute squire Wex, who survived the Sack of Winterfell. Davos is told by Robett that Theon was captured at Winterfell, and is currently being flayed by the Boltons. He adds that all the women were also captured and marched away. Davos listens to the horrible things that Ramsay Bolton does to the captured women, sending them naked into the woods with half a day's head start before hunting them down with his dogs. Every so often, according to Manderly, some wench lives to tell the tale, but most aren't as lucky. If caught, they are raped, flayed and their corpses fed to his dogs, while their skins adorn the Dreadfort. If he considered them good sport, he slits their throats before he flays them, otherwise it is the other way around.

Robett tells a stunned Davos that the evil is in Ramsay's blood, sired from rape. Wyman adds that the Freys are no better than Ramsay. He also tells Davos that Roose lies and played a darker part in the Red Wedding than he has admitted. In addition, Davos is told that the Boltons and Freys know the northmen are not expected to believe their lies but will be forced to accept them or else die as well.

He tells Davos about the mighty fleet he has built up, which Davos saw when he entered the port. Furthermore he has plenty of silver in his vaults and has more heavy horse than anyone else north of The Neck. Wyman states that Oldcastle and Widow's Watch will follow his lead, all of the lands east of the White Knife, from Widow’s Watch and Ramsgate to the Sheepshead Hills and the headwaters of the Broken Branch will be pledged to Stannis Baratheon if Davos meets his one price. He says he does not need a king but a smuggler. He needs Davos to smuggle home Rickon Stark, his true liege, and one who holds a stronger claim than Arya, who is soon to be wed to Ramsay Bolton.

The true story about what happened at Winterfell comes out then; Wex hid in the godswood, and Rodrik Cassel was murdered by Ramsay Bolton. Wex also says that six survived the siege, two of them the sons of Eddard Stark. Four of the people went north and two went another way. Manderly insists that they must have the boy and his direwolf as proof of his identity should the Boltons try to deny him. Wyman asks Wex to show them where they went and he throws a dagger at the spot on the map. Davos looks long at where the dagger has landed, pondering whether it would be better to go back to the dungeons and eat porridge for breakfast as it is better than places where men break fast upon human flesh instead.

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References and Notes

  1. As we learned in A Feast for Crows, Chapter 17 (Cersei IV), pages 277-278 (UK MMP edition; circa page 246 in the US and UK Hardcover Editions)