Chapter Thirty-Seven - Jaime 5 - A Storm of Swords | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

The Ghosts of Harrenhal: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast (ASOIAF)

Jaime and Brienne share a bath. Jaime also shares a story that comes as a shock to Brienne. Later, they both dine with Lord Roose Bolton. The pair learn why Vargo Hoat cut off Jaime's hand, as well as what Roose plans to do with them both. It’s good news for Jaime, not so much for Brienne. Simon and Mackelly ask Jaime to please pass the prunes.
Chapter Review:
Jaime Lannister slides himself into the tub currently occupied by Brienne of Tarth, much to Brienne’s dismay. After a squabble between the two, Jaime tells the full story of how he came to be known as the “Kingslayer.” He reveals never-before known details that paint him in a much more heroic light. Brienne is speechless.
After bath time, Brienne helps Jaime dress and then escorts him to dinner with Lord Roose Bolton. Jaime wants to know what Roose plans to do with Brienne and him. Roose explains that he has many options to consider regarding Jaime’s fate. Brienne says he must let them finish their prisoner exchange in King’s Landing. Roose says he’s been told it was a prison break, and if so Brienne is guilty of treason. All that said, he does plan on sending Jaime on to King’s Landing. First, he needs Jaime to promise to clear his name with Lord Tywin.
Roose explains Vargo Hoat cut off Jaime's hand to dissuade Roose from sending Jaime back to his family, since Vargo is Roose’s man, as Roose is King Robb’s man. Therefore, Roose should take some blame for the act. Jaime promises to make it clear Roose saved Jaime and Vargo acted alone. Brienne assumes she’ll be accompanying Jaime on his way. However, Roose sets her straight. She’ll stay in Harrenhal, as Vargo’s prize possession. He suggests she turn her attention to sapphires.
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Jaime Lannister - Member of the royal Kingsguard. Twin brother to queen Cersei and older brother to Tyrion. Nicknamed the "Kingslayer" for killing King Aerys Targaryen. Freed by Catelyn Stark.
Brienne of Tarth - Warrior woman. Once "Brienne the Blue" in King Renly's Rainbow Guard. Now in the service of Catelyn Stark.
Brave Companions - AKA The Bloody Mummers. A band of sellswords from Essos. Switched allegiance from the Lannisters to the Starks.
Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Acting lord of Harrenhal. Bannerman to King Robb Stark.
Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions.
Qyburn - Maeste

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