: Disgusted by the massacre of King Robert's bastards, Tyrion confronts Janos Slynt , the Commander of the City Watch. When Slynt defends his "honor," Tyrion replies, "I'm not questioning your honor... I'm denying its existence," and exiles him to the Night’s Watch, replacing him with Bronn .

: Gold Cloaks arrive at the camp with a warrant for Gendry , but are intimidated into leaving by Yoren , who protects the Night's Watch recruits. Beyond the Wall and Across the Sea

: On his way to the castle, he attempts to seduce a woman who offers him a ride. He is later mortified to discover she is his sister, Yara Greyjoy .

continues to consolidate his power as Hand of the King while navigating the city's corruption.

: Jon Snow witnesses Craster leaving a newborn male baby in the woods. He watches as a mysterious figure—a White Walker —retrieves the child. Before Jon can act, Craster knocks him unconscious.

: Tyrion confronts Cersei over the purge, realizing it was ordered by Joffrey without her knowledge. Cersei ends their argument by cruelly reminding Tyrion that his birth caused their mother’s death. Secrets on the Kingsroad