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After exploring the camp, [[Sansa Stark]] goes riding with her betrothed, Prince [[Joffrey]]. Near the [[ruby ford]], they come upon [[Arya Stark]] and a [[Mycah|butcher's boy]] play-fighting. Joffrey begins to torment the boy until Arya attacks him.
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
One morning, when they are staying overnight at an inn near the [[Trident]], [[Faith of the Seven#Septa|Septa]] [[Mordane]] informs [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] that they have been invited to ride in the wheelhouse with Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]]. Sansa goes to look for [[Arya Stark|her sister]] to tell her about the invitation, and finds her on the banks of the river with her [[direwolf]] [[Nymeria]]. Arya says that she's not joining them, instead intending to go with [[Mycah]] to look for rubies in the river; she doesn't want to go into a windowless wheelhouse.
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[[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] is having breakfast with [[Septa]] [[Mordane]] in an [[inn at the crossroads|inn]] near the [[Trident]]. When Sansa feeds her [[direwolf]] [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]] under the table, the septa says that although Sansa is a good girl she is as willful as her sister Arya when it comes to her direwolf.
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The septa informs Sansa that they have been invited to ride in the [[wheelhouse]] with Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and Princess [[Myrcella Baratheon|Myrcella]]. Sansa has been looking forward to this for a week, hoping for a chance to be with Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]]. Joffrey is everything she ever wanted her prince to be like: tall and strong and handsome.  The one thing Sansa is afraid of is that Arya will ruin everything for her. Septa Mordane wants Sansa and Arya to dress well for the event and Sansa has already decided on a fine silk dress. She does not expect Arya to wear anything appropriate. Sansa begs to be excused so she can look for Arya.
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She finds Arya on the banks of the Trident, trying to comb the mud out of her direwolf [[Nymeria (direwolf)|Nymeria]]'s fur. Arya is not interested in riding in the wheelhouse, and intends to go riding with [[Mycah]] to look for [[Ruby Ford|rubies]] in the river. Sansa insists that there is no fun in riding because there is nothing to see, but Arya is fascinated by all the new flowers and landmarks and people they are seeing along the way. Sansa informs Arya that she has to come, asking why anyone would want to ride a stinky horse when they could ride in the wheelhouse on pillows while eating lemon cakes and keeping company with the queen. Arya replies that she does not even like the queen and still intends to go riding. Sansa, giving up, leaves but Arya yells after her that Lady will not be allowed in the wheelhouse, which leaves Sansa speechless.  
  
Sansa remembers how Arya went exploring in [[The Neck]] and brought their father flowers, which turned out to be poisonous. She doesn't understand how her sister can prefer running around in dirty clothes with smelly commoners to eating lemon cakes with a queen. Arya says she does not even like the queen, and she cannot take Nymeria into the wheelhouse; she insists that she's going riding instead, and Sansa gives up. She also doesn't understand how her sister can be so different, more like [[Jon Snow]] than Sansa herself.
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When she nears the camp, Sansa sees a crowd gathered around the wheelhouse; the [[Small Council|council]] has sent an honor guard from [[King's Landing]] to accompany them the rest of the way. The party includes two knights in fine armour: a strong old man in white armor and a beautiful young man in green armor. There is also a gaunt, grim man that Sansa finds so terrifying that she backs right into [[Sandor Clegane]]. Sansa kneels and hugs Lady and, next thing she knows, the two new arrivals are standing above her. Joffrey explains that the terrifying man is Ser [[Ilyn Payne]], the King's Justice (the royal executioner).
  
When she returns to the camp near the inn, she sees a crowd gathered near the wheelhouse. An honour guard has been sent from [[King's Landing]] to accompany them the rest of the way, with two more members of the [[Kingsguard]], and a more disturbing companion. Sansa cannot take her eyes off him, and is startled when [[Sandor Clegane]] comes up behind her; she recoils and [[Lady (direwolf)|Lady]] begins to growl. People begin to comment at the presence of the [[direwolf]], and the two new knights draw their swords.
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The white knight then introduces himself as Ser [[Barristan Selmy]], Lord Commander of the [[Kingsguard]], but the green knight insists that she guess. Based on his age and his antlered helm, Sansa correctly deduces him to be the king's youngest brother, Lord [[Renly Baratheon]]. Feeling more comfortable, Sansa apologizes to Ser Ilyn Payne, but the man does not speak. Once he has left, Joffrey explains that his tongue was ripped out by [[Aerys II Targaryen|Mad King Aerys]].
  
Cersei sends [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] to Sansa's aid, and he persuades the knights to put away their swords, sending Clegane off as well. Sansa says it was the other stranger who scared her, and she is introduced to [[Ilyn Payne]], the King's Justice. Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] introduces himself to Sansa, but the other knight insists that she guess. She correctly deduces that he is the king's brother, [[Renly Baratheon]]. Ilyn Payne comes to stand before her, but does not speak, and [[Cersei]] says that his tongue was ripped out by [[Aerys II Targaryen]].
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The Queen says that she must speak with the councilors, and therefore must postpone the day with Myrcella. Instead, she asks Joffrey to entertain their guests—Sansa is overjoyed with the idea of a whole day with Joffrey. Sansa offers to do whatever the prince wants, and when Joffrey suggest they go riding, Sansa gushes that she loves riding. Joffrey then suggests that it would be best to leave Lady and his dog, Sandor Clegane, behind. When Sansa questions leaving Clegane behind Joffrey brandishes his sword, [[Lion's Tooth]].
  
The Queen says that she must speak with the councillors, and instead of joining Myrcella, Sansa may go off with Joffrey. Sansa is overjoyed at spending the day with her betrothed. Joffrey suggests that they go riding, leaving Lady and the Hound behind them. Sansa is worried about leaving their escort, but Joffrey shows her his sword, [[Lion's Tooth]]. They ride along the river, exploring, and have a picnic lunch by the river. They hear an odd sound coming from nearby, and go to investigate.
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[[File:Thomas Denmark lions tooth.jpg|400px|thumb|Arya picks up [[Lion's Tooth]] while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground - by [http://thomasdenmarkportfolio.blogspot.com/ Thomas Denmark].© Fantasy Flight Games]]
  
In a nearby clearing, they find a boy and a girl play-fighting with sticks. The boy is much taller than the girl, and is beating her. When the girl is disarmed, Sansa recognizes her as Arya. Joffrey laughs, and the boy, Mycah, drops his stick as well. Joffrey challenges him to a fight, sword against stick; Mycah doesn't take up the challenge, and Joffrey pricks him with his sword, angry that Mycah was hitting his betrothed's sister. Arya asks Joffrey to leave him alone, and when he doesn't, she attacks him.
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They ride along the river, exploring the countryside until they draw near to the [[Battle of the Trident|battlefield]] where King [[Robert Baratheon|Robert]] defeated [[Rhaegar Targaryen]]. Then they hear an odd sound, like wooden clattering, coming from nearby. In a nearby clearing, they find a boy and a girl play-fighting with sticks. The boy, taller and older than the girl, is winning. When the girl is disarmed by a smack on the hand, Sansa recognizes her as Arya. Joffrey laughs and the boy, a butcher's boy named [[Mycah]], drops his stick. Joffrey begins to taunt Mycah and challenges him to a fight, sword against stick. Mycah insists that Arya asked him to fight her, which Sansa quickly realizes is the truth. Joffrey remains oblivious however, and goes so far as to prick the boy's cheek with his sword. Arya picks up her stick and tells Joffrey to leave Mycah alone. Joffrey insists that he will not hurt Mycah, much.
  
She clubs Joffrey on the back of the head, breaking her stick. Mycah runs away, while Joffrey knocks the stick from Arya's hands. Arya throws a rock, hitting Joffrey's horse and driving it away. Joffrey chases Arya with his sword, backing her up against a tree, until suddenly Nymeria appears, biting Joffrey's sword arm and knocking him down. Arya calls her name, and the direwolf lets the prince go. Arya picks up Lion's Tooth and throws it into the Trident. Arya and Nymeria run off. When Sansa goes to help him, Joffrey snarls at her to get away from him.
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Without warning, Arya breaks her stick over the back of Joffrey's head. Mycah runs away while an enraged Joffrey staggers but manages to catch a second blow from Arya on his sword, knocking the splintered stick from her hand. Ignoring Sansa's screams for them to stop, Arya throws a rock and hits Joffrey's horse, driving it away. Joffrey chases Arya with his sword until she is backed up against a tree. Suddenly Nymeria appears, savaging Joffrey's sword arm and forcing him to drop his sword. Arya calls Nymeria off and picks up Lion's Tooth while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground. The prince pleads to Arya not to hurt him. Arya throws the sword into the river before running off with Nymeria.
  
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Once Arya is gone, Sansa goes to help Joffrey tenderly, but he snarls at her to leave and not touch him and Sansa can see the contempt in his eyes.
  
 
==Character List==
 
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*[[Aemon Targaryen]]
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*[[Aemon Targaryen (son of Viserys II)|Aemon Targaryen]]
 
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==References and Notes==
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{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15|small=yes}}
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{{References}}
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*[https://www.tor.com/2011/05/13/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-8/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 8] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
  
==External links==
 
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/catelyn-sansa.html Humorous review of the chapter]
 
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/05/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-8 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
 
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/016/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.
 
  
==References and Notes==
 
{{EnWikia|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15|small=yes}}
 
  
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
 
[[Category: A Song of Ice And Fire chapters--POV Sansa Stark|A Game of Thrones: Chapter 15]]
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[[ru:Игра престолов, Санса I]]

Latest revision as of 07:32, 8 June 2021

Sansa I
A Game of Thrones chapter
AGameOfThrones.jpg
POV Sansa Stark
Place inn at the crossroads
near the ruby ford
Page US HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Catelyn III  ← Sansa I →  Eddard III

Sansa II

After exploring the camp, Sansa Stark goes riding with her betrothed, Prince Joffrey. Near the ruby ford, they come upon Arya Stark and a butcher's boy play-fighting. Joffrey begins to torment the boy until Arya attacks him.

Synopsis

Sansa is having breakfast with Septa Mordane in an inn near the Trident. When Sansa feeds her direwolf Lady under the table, the septa says that although Sansa is a good girl she is as willful as her sister Arya when it comes to her direwolf.

The septa informs Sansa that they have been invited to ride in the wheelhouse with Queen Cersei and Princess Myrcella. Sansa has been looking forward to this for a week, hoping for a chance to be with Prince Joffrey. Joffrey is everything she ever wanted her prince to be like: tall and strong and handsome. The one thing Sansa is afraid of is that Arya will ruin everything for her. Septa Mordane wants Sansa and Arya to dress well for the event and Sansa has already decided on a fine silk dress. She does not expect Arya to wear anything appropriate. Sansa begs to be excused so she can look for Arya.

She finds Arya on the banks of the Trident, trying to comb the mud out of her direwolf Nymeria's fur. Arya is not interested in riding in the wheelhouse, and intends to go riding with Mycah to look for rubies in the river. Sansa insists that there is no fun in riding because there is nothing to see, but Arya is fascinated by all the new flowers and landmarks and people they are seeing along the way. Sansa informs Arya that she has to come, asking why anyone would want to ride a stinky horse when they could ride in the wheelhouse on pillows while eating lemon cakes and keeping company with the queen. Arya replies that she does not even like the queen and still intends to go riding. Sansa, giving up, leaves but Arya yells after her that Lady will not be allowed in the wheelhouse, which leaves Sansa speechless.

When she nears the camp, Sansa sees a crowd gathered around the wheelhouse; the council has sent an honor guard from King's Landing to accompany them the rest of the way. The party includes two knights in fine armour: a strong old man in white armor and a beautiful young man in green armor. There is also a gaunt, grim man that Sansa finds so terrifying that she backs right into Sandor Clegane. Sansa kneels and hugs Lady and, next thing she knows, the two new arrivals are standing above her. Joffrey explains that the terrifying man is Ser Ilyn Payne, the King's Justice (the royal executioner).

The white knight then introduces himself as Ser Barristan Selmy, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, but the green knight insists that she guess. Based on his age and his antlered helm, Sansa correctly deduces him to be the king's youngest brother, Lord Renly Baratheon. Feeling more comfortable, Sansa apologizes to Ser Ilyn Payne, but the man does not speak. Once he has left, Joffrey explains that his tongue was ripped out by Mad King Aerys.

The Queen says that she must speak with the councilors, and therefore must postpone the day with Myrcella. Instead, she asks Joffrey to entertain their guests—Sansa is overjoyed with the idea of a whole day with Joffrey. Sansa offers to do whatever the prince wants, and when Joffrey suggest they go riding, Sansa gushes that she loves riding. Joffrey then suggests that it would be best to leave Lady and his dog, Sandor Clegane, behind. When Sansa questions leaving Clegane behind Joffrey brandishes his sword, Lion's Tooth.

Arya picks up Lion's Tooth while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground - by Thomas Denmark.© Fantasy Flight Games

They ride along the river, exploring the countryside until they draw near to the battlefield where King Robert defeated Rhaegar Targaryen. Then they hear an odd sound, like wooden clattering, coming from nearby. In a nearby clearing, they find a boy and a girl play-fighting with sticks. The boy, taller and older than the girl, is winning. When the girl is disarmed by a smack on the hand, Sansa recognizes her as Arya. Joffrey laughs and the boy, a butcher's boy named Mycah, drops his stick. Joffrey begins to taunt Mycah and challenges him to a fight, sword against stick. Mycah insists that Arya asked him to fight her, which Sansa quickly realizes is the truth. Joffrey remains oblivious however, and goes so far as to prick the boy's cheek with his sword. Arya picks up her stick and tells Joffrey to leave Mycah alone. Joffrey insists that he will not hurt Mycah, much.

Without warning, Arya breaks her stick over the back of Joffrey's head. Mycah runs away while an enraged Joffrey staggers but manages to catch a second blow from Arya on his sword, knocking the splintered stick from her hand. Ignoring Sansa's screams for them to stop, Arya throws a rock and hits Joffrey's horse, driving it away. Joffrey chases Arya with his sword until she is backed up against a tree. Suddenly Nymeria appears, savaging Joffrey's sword arm and forcing him to drop his sword. Arya calls Nymeria off and picks up Lion's Tooth while Joffrey lies whimpering on the ground. The prince pleads to Arya not to hurt him. Arya throws the sword into the river before running off with Nymeria.

Once Arya is gone, Sansa goes to help Joffrey tenderly, but he snarls at her to leave and not touch him and Sansa can see the contempt in his eyes.

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