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"'''Walk of Punishment'''" is the third episode of the third season of the [[w:HBO|HBO]] [[w:medieval fantasy|medieval fantasy]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', and the 23rd episode of the series. Written by executive producers [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D. B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]] and directed by [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]], it aired on April 14, 2013 .
  
"'''Walk of Punishment'''" is the name of the third episode of the third season of the [[w:HBO|HBO]] [[w:medieval fantasy|medieval fantasy]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', and the 23st episode of the series. Written by executive producers [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]] and [[w:D. B. Weiss|D.B. Weiss]] and directed by [[w:David Benioff|David Benioff]], it aired on April 14, 2013 .
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The title of the episode alludes to a road in [[Astapor]] known as the "Walk of Punishment," where [[slavery|slaves]] are crucified and displayed to discourage other slaves from disobeying their masters.
  
The title of the episode alludes to a place called "The Walk of Punishment" in the series, a road where [[slavery|slaves]] are crucified and displayed as examples to the slaves who thought of disobeying their masters.
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==Plot==
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===At King's Landing===
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[[Tywin Lannister]] ([[w:Charles Dance|Charles Dance]]) calls the first meeting of the [[small council]] since his arrival in the city. As a test for the councilors, Tywin sits at one end of the long table, with chairs on only one side. [[Petyr Baelish|Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish]] ([[w:Aidan Gillen|Aidan Gillen]]) ambitiously rushes to the seat nearest to Tywin. [[Varys]] ([[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]]) is content to take the second seat. [[Grand Maester]] [[Pycelle]] ([[w:Julian Glover|Julian Glover]]) calmly takes the third. [[Cersei Lannister]] creates a place at her father's right hand by moving her chair. Last of all, [[Tyrion Lannister]] ([[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]]) makes a point of noisily dragging his chair to the far end of the table and taking up a position to mirror his father's.
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Tywin is displeased that, despite their vast networks of spies, none of the councilors can locate his son [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]. Turning to the war, Varys informs the council that [[Robb Stark]] has left [[Roose Bolton]] as lord of [[Harrenhal]] while he is at [[Riverrun]]. Tywin declares Bolton can have the ruin; Littlefinger's titular position as lord of Harrenhal is enough to make him a suitor to Lady [[Lysa Arryn]]. As Lysa's husband, Littlefinger will become the acting [[Lord Paramount]] of [[the Vale]] and ensure the Vale does not support Robb. Tywin appoints Tyrion to replace Littlefinger as [[Master of Coin]], causing Tyrion to points out his obvious lack of qualifications.
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Later, Tyrion visits Littlefinger's brothel to retrieve the royal ledgers. Littlefinger wishes Tyrion luck and thanks him for freeing [[Ros]] ([[w:Esme Bianco|Esmé Bianco]]) after Cersei mistook her for Tyrion's mistress. He also advises Tyrion that finances are easy to manipulate once you realize they are just numbers on paper. Tyrion then rewards his squire [[Podrick Payne|Podrick]] ([[w:Daniel Portman|Daniel Portman]]) with the services of three prostitutes, including a contortionist.
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Upon reviewing the ledgers, Tyrion discovers that Littlefinger has borrowed millions in gold from [[House Lannister]], as well as tens of millions from the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]], who will fund their enemies if not paid back in the proper time. Then Podrick returns with Tyrion's money, which he explains the prostitutes refused to take. Impressed and confused, Tyrion and [[Bronn]] ([[w:Jerome Flynn|Jerome Flynn]]) insists Pod provide them with "copious details."
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===Beyond the Wall===
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[[Jon Snow]] ([[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]) arrives back at the [[Fist of the First Men]] with [[Mance Rayder]]'s ([[w:Ciarán Hinds|Ciarán Hinds]]) [[wildling]] army. They find the severed heads of the horses arranged in a spiral pattern, but none of the dead [[Night's Watch|brothers]] [[Orell]] ([[w:Mackenzie Crook|Mackenzie Crook]]) saw. Jon admits there were three hundred men, and everyone realizes they have become wights. When Jon asks if [[Lord Commander of the Night's Watch|Lord Commander]] [[Jeor Mormont|Mormont]] could have survived, Mance agrees it is possible but even so Mormont will be far from [[Castle Black]]. He orders [[Tormund]] ([[w:Kristofer Hivju|Kristofer Hivju]]) to scale [[the Wall]] with twenty men and attack Castle Black from its exposed southern side when he lights a massive signal fire. He orders Jon taken along and authorizes Tormund to throw him off the Wall if he does not prove useful.
  
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Farther south, Mormont ([[w:James Cosmo|James Cosmo]]) and his remaining survivors seek refuge at Craster's Keep. Threatened by the brothers' obvious desperation, Craster ([[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]]) reluctantly allows them in. As the brothers eat and warm themselves, Craster admits he is feeding his pigs better but insists they should be grateful for his generosity, calling himself a godly man for helping them. Mormont disagrees, but Craster insists that only those who pay homage to the "real gods" will survive what is coming. He suggests, half-seriously, that the brothers should eat fat [[Samwell Tarly]] ([[w:John Bradley-West|John Bradley-West]]), which drives Sam out of the keep. Sam follows the sound of a woman's birthing pains to a small outbuilding where he witnesses [[Gilly]] ([[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]]) give birth to a baby boy.
  
===In King's Landing===
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===At Dragonstone===
[[Tywin Lannister]] ([[w:Charles Dance|Charles Dance]]) calls a meeting of the [[Small Council]]. He demands knowledge of [[Jaime Lannister|Jaime]]'s location, which the spymaster, [[Varys|Lord Varys]] ([[w:Conleth Hill|Conleth Hill]]), is unable to provide. Tywin then announces plans to have [[Petyr Baelish|Lord Petyr Baelish]] ([[w:Aidan Gillen|Aidan Gillen]]) wed [[Lysa Arryn]] to deprive [[Robb Stark]] of more allies in the [[War of the Five Kings|war]]. To substitute Baelish as the [[Master of Coin|royal treasurer]], Tywin names his son [[Tyrion]] ([[w:Peter Dinklage|Peter Dinklage]]). Later, while retrieving the ledgers for his new appointment, Lord Baelish advises Tyrion on the job. Tyrion then rewards [[Podrick Payne|Podrick]] ([[w:Daniel Portman|Daniel Portman]]) with the services of three prostitutes for saving his life in the [[Battle of the Blackwater]]. While later going over the books, Tyrion discovers that Lord Baelish has borrowed millions in gold from Tywin, as well as tens of millions from the [[Iron Bank of Braavos]], which, if not paid back in due time, may result in the Iron Bank funding the enemies of the Crown.
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Stannis Baratheon ([[w:Stephen Dillane|Stephen Dillane]]) accuses Melisandre ([[w:Carice van Houten|Carice van Houten]]) of trying to abandon him as she prepares to board a ship bound for a destination she claims will be revealed by the [[R'hllor|Lord of Light]]. Stannis declares the [[Seven Kingdoms]] are laughing at him like [[Renly Baratheon|Renly]] did and begs her to make him another "[[Shadow assassin|son]]." She replies that he does not have the strength, but their is a better way. Stannis recalls that her magic requires a king's blood and he is the only true king, but Melisandre points out that others share Stannis' blood.
  
 
===In the North===
 
===In the North===
[[Theon Greyjoy]] ([[w:Alfie Allen|Alfie Allen]]) is awakened by the cleaning boy ([[w:Iwan Rheon|Iwan Rheon]]) and released from his bondage, given a horse, and told to ride east to his sister, [[Asha Greyjoy|Yara]]. After riding all night, Theon finds out that he is pursued by his captors, and is knocked off his horse. Moments before being raped by their leader, he is saved by the cleaning boy, who kills the soldiers and aids him once again.
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[[Theon Greyjoy]] ([[w:Alfie Allen|Alfie Allen]]) is woken in the night by the cleaning boy ([[w:Iwan Rheon|Iwan Rheon]]), who releases him, gives him a horse, and tells him to ride east. Theon thanks the boy and promises to make him a lord of the [[Iron Islands]], but the boy insists they are not in the Iron Islands now. After riding all night, Theon learns he is being pursued. After a desperate chase, he is caught and unhorsed with a flail. Moments before being raped by their leader, Theon is saved by the cleaning boy, who kills the soldiers with a bow. Helping Theon to his feet, the boy reminds Theon he is a long way from home, and [[House Stark|winter is coming]].
  
===At Dragonstone===
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===In Astapor===
[[Stannis Baratheon]] ([[w:Stephen Dillane|Stephen Dillane]]) accuses [[Melisandre]] ([[w:Carice van Houten|Carice van Houten]]) of trying to abandon him as she is heading to a ship bound for an unknown destination which she claims will be revealed to her by the [[R'hllor|Lord of Light]]. Stannis begs her to give him another son, but she says he does not have the strength. She informs him that her magic requires King's blood and that it will be needed to acquire it from others who share Stannis' blood.
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As she travels the "Walk of Punishment," where [[slavery|slaves]] are executed for disobedience, [[Daenerys Targaryen]] ([[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]]) offers water to a condemned man, but he refuses since it will only prolong his suffering. Shocked, she returns to her advisers--Ser [[Jorah Mormont]] ([[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]]) and Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] ([[w:Ian McElhinney|Ian McElhinney]])--who disagree over whether she should purchase the [[Unsullied]].  
  
===Across the Narrow Sea===
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Barristan urges her to forget the Unsullied and hire sellswords in the [[Free Cities]]. Jorah points out retaking the [[Iron Throne]] will mean blood on her hands, but Daenerys insists it will not be innocent blood. Jorah notes that innocents are never spared in war, which Barristan cannot deny. Jorah continues that the Unsullied will not commit atrocities unless ordered. Barristan argues that men died for Daenerys' brother [[Rhaegar Targaryen|Rhaegar]] at the [[Battle of the Trident]] because they believed in him, not because the were bought at an auction; he himself was proud to fight beside the last dragon that day. Jorah replies that, despite his nobility, Rhaegar died. Daenerys laments that she never met her brother, but declares he was not the last dragon.
[[Daenerys]] ([[w:Emilia Clarke|Emilia Clarke]]) listens to her advisors, [[Jorah Mormont|Ser Jorah Mormont]] ([[w:Iain Glen|Iain Glen]]) and [[Barristan Selmy|Ser Barristan Selmy]] ([[w:Ian McElhinney|Ian McElhinney]]), who offer different counsel over the choice of soldiers to use upon their return to [[Westeros]]. Ser Barristan would have them use free, loyal men, while Ser Jorah presses in favor of the [[Unsullied]]. Shortly afterwards, Daenerys declares to slaver [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]] ([[w:Dan Hildebrand|Dan Hildebrand]]) that she wishes to purchase all 8,000 Unsullied and the boys still in training to become Unsullied. When Kraznys tells her she cannot afford them, Daenerys offers one of her [[dragons]], against the counsel of both Jorah and Barristan. Kraznys insists on [[Drogon|the largest one]], to which Daenerys agrees. Before leaving, Daenerys demands the slave translator [[Missandei]] ([[w:Nathalie Emmanuel|Nathalie Emmanuel]]) as a gift, and she departs with her.
 
  
===Beyond the Wall===
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Soon after, Daenerys asks to buy all 8,000 fully-trained Unsullied and those still in training. [[Kraznys mo Nakloz]] ([[w:Dan Hildebrand|Dan Hildebrand]]) maintains his habit of mocking her while his slave translator [[Missandei]] ([[w:Nathalie Emmanuel|Nathalie Emmanuel]]) struggles to filter out his disrespect. He points out that Daenerys can only afford 123 Unsullied, even if she sells her [[Balerion (ship)|ship]] and her [[Dothraki]] followers. Daenerys offers one of her [[dragon]]s, prompting protests from both Jorah and Barristan. Kraznys demands the [[Drogon|biggest one]], to which Daenerys agrees. However, before leaving, Daenerys requests Missandei as a gift and Kraznys agrees.
The [[Wildlings|wildling]] army, led by [[Mance Rayder]] ([[w:Ciarán Hinds|Ciarán Hinds]]) arrives at the [[Fist of the First Men]] to find a field of decapitated horses arranged in shape of a whirl by the [[White Walkers]]. [[Jon Snow]] ([[w:Kit Harington|Kit Harington]]) notes that there are no dead [[Night's Watch]] brothers amongst the horses, which [[Orell]] ([[w:Mackenzie Crook|Mackenzie Crook]]) claims he saw. Rayder tells Jon that the dead have become [[Wights]], and orders [[Tormund Giantsbane]] ([[w:Kristofer Hivju|Kristofer Hivju]]) to take 20 men, along with Jon, and climb the [[Wall]]. Rayder then says he will light a fire to signal them to attack the Night's Watch while they sleep. He stipulates that if Snow doesn't prove useful, he can be thrown off the Wall.
 
  
Arriving at [[Craster's Keep]], the remaining Night's Watch brothers seek refuge under his roof. Threatened by the desperate brothers, [[Craster]] ([[w:Robert Pugh|Robert Pugh]]) reluctantly allows them into his keep. After being ridiculed by Craster, [[Samwell Tarly|Sam]] ([[w:John Bradley-West|John Bradley-West]]) leaves the keep and witnesses [[Gilly]] ([[w:Hannah Murray|Hannah Murray]]) giving birth to a baby boy.
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Outside, Daenerys chastises her advisers for questioning her in public. Daenerys asks Missandei if she has any family, but she does not. She also asks if what Kraznys has told her of the Unsullied's obedience is true, which it is. When Daenerys explains the dangers Missandei may face in her service, Missandei replies, "Valar morghulis." Daenerys agrees that "all men must die," but quips they are not men.
  
 
===In the Riverlands===
 
===In the Riverlands===
At [[Riverrun]] [[Hoster Tully|Lord Hoster Tully]] is given a ship burial attended by his [[House Tully|family]] and bannermen. When his son, [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] ([[w:Tobias Menzies|Tobias Menzies]]), is unable to set the boat ablaze with an arrow, Hoster's brother, [[Brynden Tully|Brynden the Blackfish]] ([[w:Clive Russell|Clive Russell]]) takes over the task, shaming Edmure in front of the group. Shortly after, while in conference with [[Robb Stark|King Robb]] ([[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]]), Edmure is chastised for having disobeyed orders to not engage [[Gregor Clegane|Ser Gregor Clegane]]. Later, [[Catelyn Stark|Lady Catelyn]] ([[w:Michelle Fairley|Michelle Fairley]]) discusses her pain with Brynden, and [[Talisa|Queen Talisa]] ([[w:Oona Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]]) pays a visit to two captured [[House Lannister|Lannister]] boys in the dungeons to treat their wounds.
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====At Riverrun====
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At [[Riverrun]], Lord [[Hoster Tully]]'s funeral is attended by [[House Tully|his family]] and bannermen as well as King [[Robb Stark]] ([[w:Richard Madden|Richard Madden]]) and his army. Hoster's heir, Lord [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]] ([[w:Tobias Menzies|Tobias Menzies]]), fails three times to set the funeral boat ablaze with an arrow, so Hoster's brother, Ser [[Brynden Tully|Brynden the Blackfish]] ([[w:Clive Russell|Clive Russell]]), takes over and skillfully makes the shot, shaming Edmure.
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Shortly after, King Robb chastises Edmure for disobeying orders not to engage Ser [[Gregor Clegane]] at [[Stone Mill]], since he was hoping to lure Clegane. Edmure insists they took valuable captives like [[Willem Lannister|Willem]] and [[Martyn Lannister]] in the battle, but Robb angrily points out they are only boys and [[Tywin Lannister|Tywin]] will not care about his distant relatives. Edmure points out that the Lannister losses where much higher, but Robb rages that they need their men more than Tywin does.
  
[[Arya Stark|Arya]] ([[w:Maisie Williams|Maisie Williams]]) confronts [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor 'The Hound' Clegane]] ([[w:Rory McCann|Rory McCann]]) about the day he murdered [[Mycah]] while traveling from [[Winterfell]] but before she can get an answer, he's taken away in a cart. She and [[Gendry]] ([[w:Joe Dempsie|Joe Dempsie]]) then say goodbye to [[Hot Pie]] ([[w:Ben Hawkey|Ben Hawkey]]), who tells them he has decided to stay at the [[Inn of the Kneeling Man|inn]] to work in the kitchens.
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Later, [[Catelyn Stark]] ([[w:Michelle Fairley|Michelle Fairley]]) mourns privately with her uncle Brynden. She asks if he made peace with her father, with whom Brynden has feuded for thirty years. Brynden explains that Hoster asked him to stop calling himself "Blackfish," since it was a bad joke that symbolized their feud. Brynden laments that he has been the Blackfish for so long most people do not remember his true name. Catelyn wishes she could have been there for her father, and reminisces about all the times she waited for his return. She breaks down when she wonders if her sons [[Bran Stark|Bran]] and [[Rickon Stark|Rickon]] watched in vain for her return, but Brynden urges her to not give up hope and to remain strong for Robb.
  
Elsewhere in the [[Riverlands]] [[Locke]] ([[w:Noah Taylor|Noah Taylor]]) and his men are transporting [[Jaime Lannister|Ser Jaime Lannister]] ([[w:Nikolaj Coster-Waldau|Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and [[Brienne of Tarth]] ([[w:Gwendoline Christie|Gwendoline Christie]]) to [[Harrenhal]]. Along the way, Brienne and Jaime bicker about their capture with Brienne chiding Jaime of his poor swordplay. Jaime anticipates that the men will try to rape Brienne and suggests she submit to their advances or face being killed. Despite his suggestion, Jaime admits that if he were in Brienne's position he would make the men kill him. At camp for the night when the men attempt to rape Brienne, Jaime convinces Locke that [[Selwyn Tarth|Brienne's father]] is rich and would pay ransom to have her back unharmed. Jaime then tries to secure his own release, promising Locke that [[Tywin Lannister|his father]] will reward him with gold and titles if he is turned over to him. Locke is offended by the bribe, but pretends to accept it, only to slam Jaime against a tree stump, sneering that he is powerless without his father. He then proceeds to cut Jaime's right hand off.
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In the dungeons of Riverrun, Queen [[Talisa]] ([[w:Oona Chaplin|Oona Chaplin]]) treats the wounds of Edmure's prisoners Willem and Martyn Lannister. One of them asks if Robb really turns into a wolf and eats the flesh of his enemies. Talisa says he does, but he only eats children on full moons, and asks a guard if tonight is a full moon.
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Arya Stark ([[w:Maisie Williams|Maisie Williams]]) asks [[Gendry]] ([[w:Joe Dempsie|Joe Dempsie]]) why he is helping their captor [[Thoros of Myr]] ([[w:Paul Kaye|Paul Kaye]]) don his armor. Thoros argues that they are not captives, but insists she cannot leave because the roads are not safe for [[Ned Stark]]'s daughter. Arya notices [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "the Hound" Clegane]] being loaded into a wagon and confronts him about the day he murdered her friend [[Mycah]] near this very spot, but he is taken away before she can get an answer. She and Gendry then say goodbye to [[Hot Pie]] ([[w:Ben Hawkey|Ben Hawkey]]), who has decided to remain at the inn as a cook.
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Elsewhere in the Riverlands, [[Locke]] ([[w:Noah Taylor|Noah Taylor]]) and his men are transporting their captives ([[w:Nikolaj Coster-Waldau|Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]]) and [[Brienne of Tarth]] ([[w:Gwendoline Christie|Gwendoline Christie]]) back to [[Harrenhal]]. Brienne derides Jaime's poor swordplay, but Jaime counters by pointing out the men intend to rape her. He suggests she submit to avoid being killed, but Brienne insists she will fight. Jaime admits that he would fight to the death, too.  
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That night, Locke orders Brienne taken away for him to rape first. Jaime informs Locke that Brienne's father is Lord [[Selwyn Tarth|Selwyn]] of [[Tarth]], the "Sapphire Isle," who will pay his daughter's weight in sapphires for her safe return. Locke agrees and orders Brienne brought back. Jaime then tries to secure his own release by promising that his father will reward Locke with gold, land, and titles. Jaime also notes that fighting for the poorer and outnumbered Starks is a noble, but hopeless effort. At Jaime's suggestion, Locke orders Jaime unchained and offers him a meal. However, the bribe has offended Locke, and he slams Jaime down and presses his carving knife against Jaime's eye, sneering that Jaime is powerless with out his father. Then he hacks of Jaime's right hand, and Jaime screams.
  
 
==Casting==
 
==Casting==
"Walk of Punishment" introduces the [[House Tully|Tully family]] at [[Riverrun]], marking the first appearances of [[Catelyn Stark|Lady Catelyn]]'s uncle [[Brynden Tully]], played by [[w:Clive Russell|Clive Russell]], and her brother [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], played by [[w:Tobias Menzies|Tobias Menzies]].
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"Walk of Punishment" introduces the [[House Tully|Tully family]] at [[Riverrun]], marking the first appearances of [[Catelyn Stark]]'s uncle [[Brynden Tully]], played by [[w:Clive Russell|Clive Russell]], and her younger brother [[Edmure Tully|Edmure]], played by [[w:Tobias Menzies|Tobias Menzies]].
  
 
Main cast members [[w:Liam Cunningham|Liam Cunningham]] ([[Davos]]), [[w:Jack Gleeson|Jack Gleeson]] ([[Joffrey]]), [[w:Natalie Dormer|Natalie Dormer]] ([[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]]), [[w:Sophie Turner (actress)|Sophie Turner]] ([[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]), [[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]] ([[Bran Stark|Bran]]), and [[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]] ([[Shae]]) do not appear in this episode and are not credited.
 
Main cast members [[w:Liam Cunningham|Liam Cunningham]] ([[Davos]]), [[w:Jack Gleeson|Jack Gleeson]] ([[Joffrey]]), [[w:Natalie Dormer|Natalie Dormer]] ([[Margaery Tyrell|Margaery]]), [[w:Sophie Turner (actress)|Sophie Turner]] ([[Sansa Stark|Sansa]]), [[w:Isaac Hempstead-Wright|Isaac Hempstead-Wright]] ([[Bran Stark|Bran]]), and [[w:Sibel Kekilli|Sibel Kekilli]] ([[Shae]]) do not appear in this episode and are not credited.
  
 
==Character List==
 
==Character List==
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*[[Anguy]]
 
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*Catelyn and the Blackfish
 
*Catelyn and the Blackfish
 
*Talisa with the Lannisters  
 
*Talisa with the Lannisters  
*Theon<ref>It should however be noted that in the books, more details of Theons captivity are slowly revealed in ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]''.</ref>
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*Theon<ref>It should however be noted that in the books, more details of Theon's captivity are slowly revealed in ''[[A Dance with Dragons]]'' and a similar escape is recalled in [[A Dance with Dragons-Chapter 12|chapter 12]]</ref>
 
*Melisandre's departure
 
*Melisandre's departure
*Podrick
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*Podrick's reward
 
*Tyrion and Littlefinger’s ledgers
 
*Tyrion and Littlefinger’s ledgers
  

Revision as of 06:57, 19 February 2014

Walk of Punishment
Game of Thrones
Episode # Season 3, Episode 3
Airdate April 14, 2013
Director David Benioff
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"Walk of Punishment" is the third episode of the third season of the HBO medieval fantasy television series Game of Thrones, and the 23rd episode of the series. Written by executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and directed by David Benioff, it aired on April 14, 2013 .

The title of the episode alludes to a road in Astapor known as the "Walk of Punishment," where slaves are crucified and displayed to discourage other slaves from disobeying their masters.

Plot

At King's Landing

Tywin Lannister (Charles Dance) calls the first meeting of the small council since his arrival in the city. As a test for the councilors, Tywin sits at one end of the long table, with chairs on only one side. Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish (Aidan Gillen) ambitiously rushes to the seat nearest to Tywin. Varys (Conleth Hill) is content to take the second seat. Grand Maester Pycelle (Julian Glover) calmly takes the third. Cersei Lannister creates a place at her father's right hand by moving her chair. Last of all, Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) makes a point of noisily dragging his chair to the far end of the table and taking up a position to mirror his father's.

Tywin is displeased that, despite their vast networks of spies, none of the councilors can locate his son Jaime. Turning to the war, Varys informs the council that Robb Stark has left Roose Bolton as lord of Harrenhal while he is at Riverrun. Tywin declares Bolton can have the ruin; Littlefinger's titular position as lord of Harrenhal is enough to make him a suitor to Lady Lysa Arryn. As Lysa's husband, Littlefinger will become the acting Lord Paramount of the Vale and ensure the Vale does not support Robb. Tywin appoints Tyrion to replace Littlefinger as Master of Coin, causing Tyrion to points out his obvious lack of qualifications.

Later, Tyrion visits Littlefinger's brothel to retrieve the royal ledgers. Littlefinger wishes Tyrion luck and thanks him for freeing Ros (Esmé Bianco) after Cersei mistook her for Tyrion's mistress. He also advises Tyrion that finances are easy to manipulate once you realize they are just numbers on paper. Tyrion then rewards his squire Podrick (Daniel Portman) with the services of three prostitutes, including a contortionist.

Upon reviewing the ledgers, Tyrion discovers that Littlefinger has borrowed millions in gold from House Lannister, as well as tens of millions from the Iron Bank of Braavos, who will fund their enemies if not paid back in the proper time. Then Podrick returns with Tyrion's money, which he explains the prostitutes refused to take. Impressed and confused, Tyrion and Bronn (Jerome Flynn) insists Pod provide them with "copious details."

Beyond the Wall

Jon Snow (Kit Harington) arrives back at the Fist of the First Men with Mance Rayder's (Ciarán Hinds) wildling army. They find the severed heads of the horses arranged in a spiral pattern, but none of the dead brothers Orell (Mackenzie Crook) saw. Jon admits there were three hundred men, and everyone realizes they have become wights. When Jon asks if Lord Commander Mormont could have survived, Mance agrees it is possible but even so Mormont will be far from Castle Black. He orders Tormund (Kristofer Hivju) to scale the Wall with twenty men and attack Castle Black from its exposed southern side when he lights a massive signal fire. He orders Jon taken along and authorizes Tormund to throw him off the Wall if he does not prove useful.

Farther south, Mormont (James Cosmo) and his remaining survivors seek refuge at Craster's Keep. Threatened by the brothers' obvious desperation, Craster (Robert Pugh) reluctantly allows them in. As the brothers eat and warm themselves, Craster admits he is feeding his pigs better but insists they should be grateful for his generosity, calling himself a godly man for helping them. Mormont disagrees, but Craster insists that only those who pay homage to the "real gods" will survive what is coming. He suggests, half-seriously, that the brothers should eat fat Samwell Tarly (John Bradley-West), which drives Sam out of the keep. Sam follows the sound of a woman's birthing pains to a small outbuilding where he witnesses Gilly (Hannah Murray) give birth to a baby boy.

At Dragonstone

Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane) accuses Melisandre (Carice van Houten) of trying to abandon him as she prepares to board a ship bound for a destination she claims will be revealed by the Lord of Light. Stannis declares the Seven Kingdoms are laughing at him like Renly did and begs her to make him another "son." She replies that he does not have the strength, but their is a better way. Stannis recalls that her magic requires a king's blood and he is the only true king, but Melisandre points out that others share Stannis' blood.

In the North

Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) is woken in the night by the cleaning boy (Iwan Rheon), who releases him, gives him a horse, and tells him to ride east. Theon thanks the boy and promises to make him a lord of the Iron Islands, but the boy insists they are not in the Iron Islands now. After riding all night, Theon learns he is being pursued. After a desperate chase, he is caught and unhorsed with a flail. Moments before being raped by their leader, Theon is saved by the cleaning boy, who kills the soldiers with a bow. Helping Theon to his feet, the boy reminds Theon he is a long way from home, and winter is coming.

In Astapor

As she travels the "Walk of Punishment," where slaves are executed for disobedience, Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) offers water to a condemned man, but he refuses since it will only prolong his suffering. Shocked, she returns to her advisers--Ser Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen) and Ser Barristan Selmy (Ian McElhinney)--who disagree over whether she should purchase the Unsullied.

Barristan urges her to forget the Unsullied and hire sellswords in the Free Cities. Jorah points out retaking the Iron Throne will mean blood on her hands, but Daenerys insists it will not be innocent blood. Jorah notes that innocents are never spared in war, which Barristan cannot deny. Jorah continues that the Unsullied will not commit atrocities unless ordered. Barristan argues that men died for Daenerys' brother Rhaegar at the Battle of the Trident because they believed in him, not because the were bought at an auction; he himself was proud to fight beside the last dragon that day. Jorah replies that, despite his nobility, Rhaegar died. Daenerys laments that she never met her brother, but declares he was not the last dragon.

Soon after, Daenerys asks to buy all 8,000 fully-trained Unsullied and those still in training. Kraznys mo Nakloz (Dan Hildebrand) maintains his habit of mocking her while his slave translator Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel) struggles to filter out his disrespect. He points out that Daenerys can only afford 123 Unsullied, even if she sells her ship and her Dothraki followers. Daenerys offers one of her dragons, prompting protests from both Jorah and Barristan. Kraznys demands the biggest one, to which Daenerys agrees. However, before leaving, Daenerys requests Missandei as a gift and Kraznys agrees.

Outside, Daenerys chastises her advisers for questioning her in public. Daenerys asks Missandei if she has any family, but she does not. She also asks if what Kraznys has told her of the Unsullied's obedience is true, which it is. When Daenerys explains the dangers Missandei may face in her service, Missandei replies, "Valar morghulis." Daenerys agrees that "all men must die," but quips they are not men.

In the Riverlands

At Riverrun

At Riverrun, Lord Hoster Tully's funeral is attended by his family and bannermen as well as King Robb Stark (Richard Madden) and his army. Hoster's heir, Lord Edmure (Tobias Menzies), fails three times to set the funeral boat ablaze with an arrow, so Hoster's brother, Ser Brynden the Blackfish (Clive Russell), takes over and skillfully makes the shot, shaming Edmure.

Shortly after, King Robb chastises Edmure for disobeying orders not to engage Ser Gregor Clegane at Stone Mill, since he was hoping to lure Clegane. Edmure insists they took valuable captives like Willem and Martyn Lannister in the battle, but Robb angrily points out they are only boys and Tywin will not care about his distant relatives. Edmure points out that the Lannister losses where much higher, but Robb rages that they need their men more than Tywin does.

Later, Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley) mourns privately with her uncle Brynden. She asks if he made peace with her father, with whom Brynden has feuded for thirty years. Brynden explains that Hoster asked him to stop calling himself "Blackfish," since it was a bad joke that symbolized their feud. Brynden laments that he has been the Blackfish for so long most people do not remember his true name. Catelyn wishes she could have been there for her father, and reminisces about all the times she waited for his return. She breaks down when she wonders if her sons Bran and Rickon watched in vain for her return, but Brynden urges her to not give up hope and to remain strong for Robb.

In the dungeons of Riverrun, Queen Talisa (Oona Chaplin) treats the wounds of Edmure's prisoners Willem and Martyn Lannister. One of them asks if Robb really turns into a wolf and eats the flesh of his enemies. Talisa says he does, but he only eats children on full moons, and asks a guard if tonight is a full moon.

At the Crossroads Inn

Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) asks Gendry (Joe Dempsie) why he is helping their captor Thoros of Myr (Paul Kaye) don his armor. Thoros argues that they are not captives, but insists she cannot leave because the roads are not safe for Ned Stark's daughter. Arya notices Sandor "the Hound" Clegane being loaded into a wagon and confronts him about the day he murdered her friend Mycah near this very spot, but he is taken away before she can get an answer. She and Gendry then say goodbye to Hot Pie (Ben Hawkey), who has decided to remain at the inn as a cook.

Near Harrenhal

Elsewhere in the Riverlands, Locke (Noah Taylor) and his men are transporting their captives (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) back to Harrenhal. Brienne derides Jaime's poor swordplay, but Jaime counters by pointing out the men intend to rape her. He suggests she submit to avoid being killed, but Brienne insists she will fight. Jaime admits that he would fight to the death, too.

That night, Locke orders Brienne taken away for him to rape first. Jaime informs Locke that Brienne's father is Lord Selwyn of Tarth, the "Sapphire Isle," who will pay his daughter's weight in sapphires for her safe return. Locke agrees and orders Brienne brought back. Jaime then tries to secure his own release by promising that his father will reward Locke with gold, land, and titles. Jaime also notes that fighting for the poorer and outnumbered Starks is a noble, but hopeless effort. At Jaime's suggestion, Locke orders Jaime unchained and offers him a meal. However, the bribe has offended Locke, and he slams Jaime down and presses his carving knife against Jaime's eye, sneering that Jaime is powerless with out his father. Then he hacks of Jaime's right hand, and Jaime screams.

Casting

"Walk of Punishment" introduces the Tully family at Riverrun, marking the first appearances of Catelyn Stark's uncle Brynden Tully, played by Clive Russell, and her younger brother Edmure, played by Tobias Menzies.

Main cast members Liam Cunningham (Davos), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey), Natalie Dormer (Margaery), Sophie Turner (Sansa), Isaac Hempstead-Wright (Bran), and Sibel Kekilli (Shae) do not appear in this episode and are not credited.

Character List

Locations

Differences with the books

The episode captures roughly A Storm of Swords chapters 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 31, 33 and 35.

The following scenes do no appear in the books:

  • Catelyn and the Blackfish
  • Talisa with the Lannisters
  • Theon[1]
  • Melisandre's departure
  • Podrick's reward
  • Tyrion and Littlefinger’s ledgers

References and notes

  1. It should however be noted that in the books, more details of Theon's captivity are slowly revealed in A Dance with Dragons and a similar escape is recalled in chapter 12

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