Re-reading Song of Ice and Fire

Chapter 6, Catelyn
Summary
Ned is with Catelyn in her bedchambers. After making love they discuss Kings proposition. Ned doesn’t want to leave North, Catelyn insists that he has to take the offer. Their discussion is interrupted by Maester Luwin, who comes with the message from Lysa. The message says that Jon Arryn was murdered by men of the Queen, the Lannisters. Catelyn and Maester convince Ned that he has to agree to Kings proposition, to find out what happened to Jon and protect Robert if Lannisters were indeed behind it.

Quotes

“The Hand of the King has great power, my lord. Power to find the truth of Lord Arryn’s death, to bring his killers to the king’s justice.”

“My father went south once, to answer summons of a king. He never came home again.”

Commentary

The political plot thickens as the death of Jon Arryn is revealed to be a murder. Ned is trapped, he knows that ignoring this may end very badly for both Robert and the House of Stark. He knows that Lannisters cannot be allowed to gain control over the realm. He has to go south and assume the role of the Hand of the King.

This chapter brings a bit of information/gossip on Jon’s mother. The names of Lady Ashara Dayne and her brother Ser Arthur Dayne, The Sword of the Morning, are mentioned for the first time. We also see how strongly Ned feels about his son.

Tags: Catelyn

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