A Game of Thrones-Chapter 32

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Arya III
A Game of Thrones chapter
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POV Arya
Page 284 (US bantam HC) US HC (Other versions)
Chapter chronology (All)
Arya II
Tyrion IV  ← Arya III →  Eddard VIII

Arya IV

Synopsis

Arya is chasing an old black tomcat, part of her training with Syrio Forel. She corners the cat and is seen by Prince Tommen and Princess Myrcella, who don’t recognize her. She flees, and finds herself in the dungeons beneath the Red Keep. She finds the room with the dragon skulls, then comes upon a deep well with a winding staircase. Two men are climbing it. The conversation revolves around what the Hand will do once he finds out the truth. Varys says the wolf and lion will soon be at each others’ throats as the Hand is not a man to put aside the attempt on his son’s life. Illyrio says it is too soon, “what good is war now?”, ‘we’ need more time. Varys says he can’t delay the inevitable unless he were a wizard, to which Illyrio responds that the eunuch is. Illyrio says, "If one Hand can die, why not a second?".

Illyrio remarks that Dany is pregnant, but the Khal will not bestir himself until the child is born. Varys says time is running out, as more players enter the game. Lord Stannis and Lysa Arryn are gathering swords, Ser Loras and Lord Renly intend to try to wed Margaery Tyrell to King Robert (after he discards Cersei). Varys knows not what Littlefinger is up to. But Ned is the one who worries him. He tells Illyrio, "Delay, you say. Make haste, I reply". Varys says he needs another 50 birds, and Illyrio says they are hard to find, “so young, to know their letters”, to which Varys responds "the younger are safer". Arya makes her way to the Tower of the Hand, but Ned believes not a word of what she is telling him, about monsters and wizards. Yoren arrives with word of what transpired at the Crossroads with Catelyn taking Tyrion captive, but he insists it is for Ned’s ears only. Arya asks Desmond how many men her father has, and Desmond tells her fifty, but each northman is worth 10 southron swords.

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References and Notes

  • The synopsis was copied from AOL member vbkorik27 previously at [1].