Chapter Fifty-Five - Catelyn 7 - A Clash of Kings | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

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Cat tries to come to terms with the news of Bran's and Rickon’s deaths. She visits Jamie Lannister who defends his decision to kill the King and break his oath, but goes too far when he belittles Ned Stark. Cat calls for Brienne’s sword. Mackelly and Simon quickly buy up pine boxes in Riverrun.
Chapter Review:
Catelyn Stark listens to the citizens of Riverrun celebrate the victory over Tywin Lannister’s forces, while trying to process the news that Bran and Rickon have been murdered by Theon Greyjoy. She spends some time with her father Hoster, who sleeps throughout.
At midnight, she and Brienne visit Jamie in the dungeons. Jamie agrees to answer Cat’s questions as long as she will do the same with his. He admits to throwing Bran from the tower, but denies sending the assassin. He also admits to being the father of Cersei’s children. He backs up Tyrion’s story of the dagger used in the attempt on Bran's life. If the Imp bet, it was on Jamie and he lost, so he never won the dagger. In return, Cat reveals the state of the war - Robb winning more and more castles in the Westerlands.
Jamie then tells the story of Brandon and Rickard Stark’s death, painting a terrible picture of Aerys and the other Kingsguard. Jamie bemoans that he’s forever tainted whilst honor-bound sticklers like Ned Stark are sanctified. He goes a bit too far, and Cat demands Brienne’s sword.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Catelyn Stark - Lady of Winterfell. Widow of Lord Eddard Stark and daughter of Hoster Tully, the Lord Paramount of the Riverlands.
Brienne of Tarth - Tall and homely Daughter of Lord Selwyn Tarth the Evenstar. She is an expert with a sword.
Edmure Tully - Younger brother to Catelyn Stark, heir to Riverrun.
Hoster Tully - Cat’s father. Lord Paramount of the Riverlands. Bed-ridden and in failing health.
Tywin Lannister - Lord of the Westerlands.
Jamie Lannister - Son of Tywin, brother to Cersei and Tyrion, lover of Cersei, father to Joffrey, Myrcella, and Tommen. Member of the Kingsguard. Slayer of Ma

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