A Game of Thrones, Chapter 36, Daenerys
Summary
The Khalasar reaches sacred city of Vaes Dothrak. There will be a ceremony related to Dany’s pregnancy, it’s expected that there will be a prophecy for Khal’s child. Daenerys speaks with Jorah Mormont about her brother’s plans to conquer Seven Kingdoms with 10 thousand Dorthaki warriors. Later Dany wants to make peace with her brother and sends one of her serving girls to invite Viserys to dine with her. The girl used to passing Khaleesi commands misspoke and summoned Viserys instead of inviting him. Dany’s brother is furious, they end up fighting again.
Quotes
“You are the one who forgets himself,” Dany said to him. “Didn’t you learn anything that day in the grass? Leave me now, before I summon my khas to drag you out. And pray that Khal Drogo does not hear of this, or he will cut open your belly and feed you your own entrails.”
Commentary
For the first time the subject of invading Seven Kingdoms is picked up as a real plan, not a crazy dream of the exiled king. Dany tries to find out if it’s at all possible to conquer the Westeros with the help of Dorthaki. Mormont presents a convincing projection of the future. Dany starts to hope for the first time that she may yet come back from the exile.
Viserys has a hard time accepting that his sister is treated with respect, that she’s in a position of power, while he’s mocked and laughed at. Dany on the other hand is growing bold. Being Khaleesi gives her the strength to stand up to her abusive brother. It warms my heart to see Viserys put in his place.
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