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King [[Robert Baratheon]] arrives at [[Winterfell]] to offer [[Eddard Stark|Ned]] the position of [[Hand of the King]] and the opportunity for Ned's daughter [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] to marry the crown prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]].
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King [[Robert I Baratheon]] arrives with his party at [[Winterfell]], where he offers Lord [[Eddard Stark]] the position of [[Hand of the King]] and proposes a betrothal between Eddard's daughter, [[Sansa Stark|Sansa]] and his own son, Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]].
  
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
The King's party, three hundred strong, rides into Winterfell. Ned recognizes [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Tyrion Lannister]], Prince [[Joffrey]], and [[Sandor Clegane]], but doesn't recognize his old friend [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert]], a huge bearded man (6.5 feet) flanked by two knights in snow white cloaks of the [[Kingsguard]], until Robert calls out. He is shocked to see Robert has gained 8 stone (112 lbs) since the last time they saw each other nine years before when they joined forces to deal with [[Balon Greyjoy]], who had [[Greyjoy's Rebellion|proclaimed himself king]] of the [[Iron Islands]]. Ned makes obeisance as Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and the younger children debark from the wheelhouse. After the formalities of greeting (including the presentation of the children from both parties), Robert insists on being taken down to the crypt to pay his respects where the dead of [[House Stark]] are buried. Queen Cersei objects.
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[[File:Federico Musetti Cersei's Wheelhouse.png|thumb|left|[[Cersei Lannister]]'s [[wheelhouse]], by Federico Musetti © Fantasy Flight Games]]
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The king's party, three hundred strong, rides into [[Winterfell]]. Eddard recognizes Ser [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Tyrion Lannister]], Prince [[Joffrey Baratheon]], and [[Sandor Clegane]], but does not recognize his old friend King [[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] until Robert calls out. Eddard is shocked to see that Robert has gained 8 stone (112 pounds) since they last saw each other nine years ago during [[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]. Eddard pays obeisance as Queen [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]] and the younger children debark from the [[wheelhouse]]. After the formalities of greeting, including the introduction of children from both parties, Robert insists on being taken down to the [[crypts of Winterfell]] where the dead of [[House Stark]] are buried, so he can pay his respects to Eddard's sister. Queen Cersei objects, but is disregarded by Robert, and quietly led away by her twin brother.
  
Ned asks Robert about his travel, and Robert complains of the distance that has to be traveled in the vast emptiness of the North. Robert talks about the advantages of living in the south, telling Ned he has to see the wonders, the warmth, and the undress of the women. They descend into the crypt, which is an effort for the out-of-shape Robert.  
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Ned asks Robert about his journey and Robert complains of the distance that has to be traveled in the vast emptiness of the [[north]]. Robert then describes the advantages of living in the south, telling Ned he has to see the wonders, the warmth, and the undress of the women.  
  
Robert wants to visit the tomb of Ned's sister [[Lyanna Stark]], who had been his betrothed. They pass the dead of house Stark with statues in front of the crypts, each lord having a sword on his lap. They arrive to the last of the occupied crypts waiting for the future dead of House Stark. Here there are three tombs for Ned’s father Lord [[Rickard Stark]], Ned’s elder brother [[Brandon Stark]] and his sister Lyanna. Robert tells Ned that he should have buried her on a sunny hillside, but Ned explains that she was a Stark of Winterfell and belongs here, and that it was her wish. Ned remembers her dying, and his friend [[Howland Reed]] being nearby while Robert recalls taking his vengeance on [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] for what he did to her, regretting only getting to kill him once. Ned says they should return, his wife will be waiting. Robert replies the [[Others]] take his wife, and they start back.
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They descend into the crypt, which is an effort for the out-of-shape Robert. Robert wants to visit the tomb of Ned's sister [[Lyanna Stark]], who was his betrothed. They pass the dead of House Stark with statues in front of the crypts, each lord holding a sword on his lap with a [[direwolf]] at his feet. They arrive at the last of the occupied crypts. Here there are three tombs for Ned's father [[Rickard Stark|Rickard]], his elder brother [[Brandon Stark|Brandon]], and his sister Lyanna. Robert declares that Ned should have buried Lyanna on a sunny hillside, but Ned explains that she was a Stark of Winterfell and belongs here as was her wish. Ned remembers her dying, with only he and his friend [[Howland Reed]] nearby, while Robert recalls taking his vengeance on [[Rhaegar Targaryen]] for what he did to Lyanna, regretting that he only got to kill him once. Ned suggests that they should return to the surface where Robert's wife will be waiting. Robert replies that the [[Others]] can take his wife, but they start back all the same.
  
As they return, Ned asks about [[Jon Arryn]], and Robert says that he had never seen a man die so quickly, within a fortnight. Ned asks about how [[Lysa Arryn|Jon's widow]] is bearing under the grief, telling Robert that [[Catelyn]] fears for her sister. Robert confides that he thinks Jon’s death has driven her mad and she took her son back to the [[Eyrie]]. Robert had hoped to foster the sickly boy with [[Tywin Lannister]], but Lysa had refused to hear of it and left in the dead of night; Cersei was furious. Ned, who does not trust Tywin, is relieved. Ned asks to foster [[Robert Arryn]] himself, but Tywin had already agreed and Ned taking him as a ward would be risk of offending Tywin.
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As they return, Ned asks about [[Jon Arryn]] and Robert declares that he has never seen a man die so quickly: from healthy to dead within a fortnight. Ned asks how Jon's widow [[Lysa Arryn|Lysa]] is bearing her grief, explaining that [[Catelyn Stark|Catelyn]] fears for her sister. Robert confides that he thinks Jon’s death has driven Lysa mad and that she has taken her son, [[Robert Arryn]], back to the [[Eyrie]]. Robert had hoped to foster the sickly boy with [[Tywin Lannister]], but Lysa refused to hear of it and left in the dead of night; Cersei was furious. Ned, who does not trust Tywin, is relieved. Ned asks to foster Robert Arryn himself, but Tywin has already agreed and Ned taking him as a ward would be an insult to Tywin.
  
Ned comments that Robert should visit the wall, but Robert responds that he has more important issues: he has to replace Lord Arryn, including several important positions such as [[Warden of the East]]. Ned tells Robert that that title goes with domain of the Arryn. Robert states that Robert Arryn will not be [[Warden of the East]] since he is only a 6-year old boy. Ned tells Robert that during times of peace this is only an honor. The king is not pleased, the son is not the father, and maybe when the boy is grown, the title will be given back. He says that he needs another [[Hand of the King]], and he offers the position to Ned where he can again be at his side. Then the King tells how the responsibilities bore him and that he is surrounded by flatters and fools. He says he wants Ned to come south to [[King's Landing]] to be Hand of the King, the second most important man in the kingdom.
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[[File:Ned and Robert at tomb.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Robert I Baratheon|Robert]] visits [[Lyanna Stark]]'s tomb, by Pojypojy ©]]
  
Ned does not want the position. Even Robert recognizes that this is not a pleasant position, relating that the low-born saying that “the King eats and the Hand takes the shit.Robert asks for at least a smile and Ned responds that it is said that it is so cold in the North that a man's laughter freezes in his throat and chokes him to death.  
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Ned comments that Robert should visit the [[Wall]], but Robert responds that he has more important concerns such as replacing Lord Arryn, who held several important positions such as [[Warden of the East]]. Ned reminds Robert that that title traditionally goes with the domain of [[House Arryn]] but Robert declares that he will not appoint six-year-old Robert Arryn as Warden of the East. Ned reminds Robert that during times of peace the title is only an honor. The king is not pleased--the son is not the father, though maybe when the boy is grown the title will be given back. Robert mentions that he also needs a new [[Hand of the King]] and offers the position to Ned so they can work together again. Then Robert tells Ned how the responsibilities bore him and complains that he is surrounded by flatterers and fools. He insists that he wants Ned to come south to [[King's Landing]] to be Hand of the King, the second most important man in the kingdom.
  
King Robert offers to marry [[Sansa Stark]] (only 11) to Prince [[Joffrey]], to join the Houses of Stark and Baratheon as he and Lyanna might have done. Ned hesitates to give his decision, wishing to speak to his wife, but Robert asks him not to take too long. Ned is filled with a sense of foreboding, that Winterfell is where he belongs, and winter is coming.
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Ned does not want the position and tries to declare himself unworthy of the honor. Robert only jokes that he is not trying to honor Ned but to get him to run the kingdom for him, relating the [[lowborn]] saying that "the king eats and the Hand takes the shit." Robert asks for at least a smile, but Ned replies that it is said to be so cold in the North that a man's laughter freezes in his throat and chokes him to death.
  
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King Robert also offers to marry his son, Prince Joffrey, to Ned's eleven-year-old daughter [[Sansa Stark]] to join the Houses of Stark and Baratheon as he and Lyanna were supposed to. Ned hesitates to make this decision, wishing to speak to his wife, but Robert asks him not to take too long. Ned is filled with a sense of foreboding, knowing that Winterfell is where he belongs, and that winter is coming.
  
==Character List Appearing and Mentioned==
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==Character List==
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'''Appearing:'''
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*[[Catelyn Stark]]
 
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
 
*[[Cersei Lannister]]
 
*[[Eddard Stark]]
 
*[[Eddard Stark]]
 
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
 
*[[Jaime Lannister]]
 
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
 
*[[Joffrey Baratheon]]
*[[Robert Baratheon]]
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*[[Myrcella Baratheon]]
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*[[Robert I Baratheon]]
 
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
 
*[[Sandor Clegane]]
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*[[Tommen Baratheon]]
 
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
 
*[[Tyrion Lannister]]
 
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*[[Aerys II]]
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'''Mentioned:'''
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*[[Aerys II Targaryen]]
 
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
 
*[[Balon Greyjoy]]
 
*[[Benjen Stark]]
 
*[[Benjen Stark]]
 
*[[Brandon Stark]]
 
*[[Brandon Stark]]
*[[Catelyn Tully]]
 
 
*[[Howland Reed]]
 
*[[Howland Reed]]
 
*[[Jon Arryn]]
 
*[[Jon Arryn]]
 
 
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
 
*[[Lyanna Stark]]
 
*[[Lysa Arryn]]
 
*[[Lysa Arryn]]
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*[[Tywin Lannister]]
 
*[[Tywin Lannister]]
 
}}
 
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==Terms and places mentioned==
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==Mentions==
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'''Events:'''
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*[[Greyjoy's Rebellion]]
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'''Houses:'''
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*[[House Arryn]]
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*[[House Baratheon]]
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*[[House Clegane]]
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*[[House Greyjoy]]
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*[[House Lannister]]
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*[[House Stark]]
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*[[House Targaryen]]
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*[[House Tully]]
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'''Places:'''
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*[[Casterly Rock]]
 
*[[Casterly Rock]]
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*[[Crypt of Winterfell]]
 
*[[Eyrie]]
 
*[[Eyrie]]
 
*[[Highgarden]]
 
*[[Highgarden]]
*[[Iron Isles]]
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*[[Iron Islands]]
 
*[[King's Landing]]
 
*[[King's Landing]]
*[[The Neck]]
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*[[Neck]]
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*[[Pyke]]
 
*[[Riverrun]]
 
*[[Riverrun]]
*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
 
 
*[[Storm's End]]
 
*[[Storm's End]]
 
*[[Trident]]
 
*[[Trident]]
*[[The Wall]]
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*[[Wall]]
 
*[[Winterfell]]
 
*[[Winterfell]]
 
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*[[House Arryn]]
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'''Terms:'''
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*[[Bannerman]]
 
*[[Bannerman]]
*[[House Baratheon]]
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*[[Crannogmen]]
*[[Crannogmen|Crannogman]]
 
 
*[[Direwolf]]
 
*[[Direwolf]]
 
*[[Dragon]]
 
*[[Dragon]]
*[[House Greyjoy]]
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*[[Dragonlord]]
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*[[Mercenary|Freerider]]
 
*[[Hand of the King]]
 
*[[Hand of the King]]
 
*[[Iron Throne]]
 
*[[Iron Throne]]
 
*[[King In The North]]
 
 
*[[King of the Iron Islands]]
 
*[[King of the Iron Islands]]
 
*[[Kingsguard]]
 
*[[Kingsguard]]
*[[House Lannister]]
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*[[Knight]]
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*[[Longsword]]
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*[[Lord of the Eyrie]]
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*[[Lord of Storm's End]]
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*[[Lord of Winterfell]]
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*[[Mercenary|Sworn sword]]
 
*[[Night's Watch]]
 
*[[Night's Watch]]
*[[Others]]
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*[[Others|The Others]]
*[[House Stark]]
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*[[Seven Kingdoms]]
*[[Knight|Sworn Sword]]
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*[[Ward]]
*[[House Targaryen]]
 
 
*[[Warden of the East]]
 
*[[Warden of the East]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
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==External links==
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==References and Notes==
*[http://blogoficeandfire.blogspot.com/2009/05/eddard-jon.html Humorous review of the chapter]
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{{References}}
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2011/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-3 Summary and analyses of the chapter] by Leigh Butler.
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*[https://www.tor.com/2011/04/01/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-game-of-thrones-part-3/ A Read of Ice and Fire: A Game of Thrones, Part 3] Analyses and summary of the chapter by Leigh Butler.
*[http://towerofthehand.com/books/101/005/index.html Summary of the chapter] on Tower of the Hand.
 
  
 
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Eddard I
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Daenerys I  ← Eddard I →  Jon I

Eddard II

King Robert I Baratheon arrives with his party at Winterfell, where he offers Lord Eddard Stark the position of Hand of the King and proposes a betrothal between Eddard's daughter, Sansa and his own son, Prince Joffrey.

Synopsis

Cersei Lannister's wheelhouse, by Federico Musetti © Fantasy Flight Games

The king's party, three hundred strong, rides into Winterfell. Eddard recognizes Ser Jaime Lannister, Tyrion Lannister, Prince Joffrey Baratheon, and Sandor Clegane, but does not recognize his old friend King Robert until Robert calls out. Eddard is shocked to see that Robert has gained 8 stone (112 pounds) since they last saw each other nine years ago during Greyjoy's Rebellion. Eddard pays obeisance as Queen Cersei and the younger children debark from the wheelhouse. After the formalities of greeting, including the introduction of children from both parties, Robert insists on being taken down to the crypts of Winterfell where the dead of House Stark are buried, so he can pay his respects to Eddard's sister. Queen Cersei objects, but is disregarded by Robert, and quietly led away by her twin brother.

Ned asks Robert about his journey and Robert complains of the distance that has to be traveled in the vast emptiness of the north. Robert then describes the advantages of living in the south, telling Ned he has to see the wonders, the warmth, and the undress of the women.

They descend into the crypt, which is an effort for the out-of-shape Robert. Robert wants to visit the tomb of Ned's sister Lyanna Stark, who was his betrothed. They pass the dead of House Stark with statues in front of the crypts, each lord holding a sword on his lap with a direwolf at his feet. They arrive at the last of the occupied crypts. Here there are three tombs for Ned's father Rickard, his elder brother Brandon, and his sister Lyanna. Robert declares that Ned should have buried Lyanna on a sunny hillside, but Ned explains that she was a Stark of Winterfell and belongs here as was her wish. Ned remembers her dying, with only he and his friend Howland Reed nearby, while Robert recalls taking his vengeance on Rhaegar Targaryen for what he did to Lyanna, regretting that he only got to kill him once. Ned suggests that they should return to the surface where Robert's wife will be waiting. Robert replies that the Others can take his wife, but they start back all the same.

As they return, Ned asks about Jon Arryn and Robert declares that he has never seen a man die so quickly: from healthy to dead within a fortnight. Ned asks how Jon's widow Lysa is bearing her grief, explaining that Catelyn fears for her sister. Robert confides that he thinks Jon’s death has driven Lysa mad and that she has taken her son, Robert Arryn, back to the Eyrie. Robert had hoped to foster the sickly boy with Tywin Lannister, but Lysa refused to hear of it and left in the dead of night; Cersei was furious. Ned, who does not trust Tywin, is relieved. Ned asks to foster Robert Arryn himself, but Tywin has already agreed and Ned taking him as a ward would be an insult to Tywin.

Robert visits Lyanna Stark's tomb, by Pojypojy ©

Ned comments that Robert should visit the Wall, but Robert responds that he has more important concerns such as replacing Lord Arryn, who held several important positions such as Warden of the East. Ned reminds Robert that that title traditionally goes with the domain of House Arryn but Robert declares that he will not appoint six-year-old Robert Arryn as Warden of the East. Ned reminds Robert that during times of peace the title is only an honor. The king is not pleased--the son is not the father, though maybe when the boy is grown the title will be given back. Robert mentions that he also needs a new Hand of the King and offers the position to Ned so they can work together again. Then Robert tells Ned how the responsibilities bore him and complains that he is surrounded by flatterers and fools. He insists that he wants Ned to come south to King's Landing to be Hand of the King, the second most important man in the kingdom.

Ned does not want the position and tries to declare himself unworthy of the honor. Robert only jokes that he is not trying to honor Ned but to get him to run the kingdom for him, relating the lowborn saying that "the king eats and the Hand takes the shit." Robert asks for at least a smile, but Ned replies that it is said to be so cold in the North that a man's laughter freezes in his throat and chokes him to death.

King Robert also offers to marry his son, Prince Joffrey, to Ned's eleven-year-old daughter Sansa Stark to join the Houses of Stark and Baratheon as he and Lyanna were supposed to. Ned hesitates to make this decision, wishing to speak to his wife, but Robert asks him not to take too long. Ned is filled with a sense of foreboding, knowing that Winterfell is where he belongs, and that winter is coming.

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References and Notes