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[[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] prays to the seven in a sept in a small village. As she prays, the realization comes to her that both [[Eddard Stark]] and [[Jon Arryn]] died for their knowledge of [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei’s]] incest, and also that [[Bran Stark|Bran]] knows. She arrives back at [[Renly Baratheon]] where he is making final preparations for the battle. Finally Catelyn is given an opportunity to speak, and she asks Renly to support convening of at Great Council where Bran can tell what he saw. He refuses to support the concept. Then a shadow kills Renly. When the guards arrives, it is assumed that [[Brienne of Tarth]] killed Renly. Catelyn escapes with Brienne, and then they join Catelyn’s party to leave quickly. | |||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]] | It is full dark before [[Catelyn Tully|Catelyn]], Ser [[Wendel Manderly]] and Ser [[Robar Royce]] arrive at the village. The sept’s seven walls—one for each god—are cracked and crooked. She enters alone. Catelyn remembers Septon [[Osmynd]] telling her god is one with seven aspects. In [[Winterfell]] Septon [[Chayle]] had hung carved masks, but here they are but rough chalk drawings. Catelyn prays to the Mother to spare them if she can, and spare her own sons. She wonders if [[Eddard Stark]]’s gods ever answered him, and looks around. The Father’s face mades her think of her dying father [[Hoster Tully]]. The Warrior of [[Renly Baratheon]], [[Stanis Baratheon]], [[Robert Baratheon]], [[Robb Stark]], [[Jaime Lannister]], [[Jon Snow]], and for a second she sees [[Arya Stark]]. The smoke burns her eyes, and, after rubbing them, she sees her mother [[Minisa Whent|Minisa Tully]], who had died in childbirth, in the face of the Mother. When her head starts swimming, she realizes she had not eaten today; food had lost its savor when [[Eddard Stark]] died. Then she thinks she can see [[Lysa Tully|Lysa’s]] face, but the eyes are too hard; it is the face of [[Cersei Lannister|Cersei]]. She first wonders if Cersei prays to the seven also, and thinks how if Robert, who did not regard [[Joffrey Baratheon|Joffrey]] with any warmth, knew that the boy was of Jaime’s seed would have put both him and his mother to death and few would condemn him. Only in [[House Targaryen]] was incest common. Eddard and [[Jon Arryn]] must have both known, and she suddenly realizes [[Bran Stark|Bran]] knows also. She prays to the different gods for her children. Ser Robar interrupts her prays to tell her they must leave to be back before dawn. | ||
They pass through the army, to Catelyn it seems like grey men on gray horses beneath gray banners. At Renly’s pavilion Ser [[Parmen Crane]] and Ser [[Emmon Cuy]] of the [[Rainbow Guard]] stand guard outside while inside Brienne is armoring the king and Lords [[Randyll Tarly]] and [[Mathis Rowan]] are speaking of dispositions and tactics. Catelyn tells Renly she needs to speak to him, but he tells her to wail. Lord Mathis is telling Renly that they should advance before dawn since the soldiers are in position, and Lord Rowan is agreeing since if they wait, they will charge into the rising sun, the Renly will not abide by treachery. Renly is sure that Ser Loras will break them. Then Renly tells them that when his brother falls, his body will be treated with respect. When Lord Tarly asks what to do if Stannis yields, both Renly and Lord Rowan are amused, and Renly tells how Ser [[Gawen Wylde]] tried to escape to surrender to [[Mace Tyrell]] during the siege of [[Storm's End]], and Stannis was going to hurl them using a catapult. He was only dissuaded by Maester [[Cressen]] telling him they might have to eat their dead. Renly, assuming the Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] will be with Stannis (since Ser Barristan is now with him and not with Robb, he must be with Stannis since he needs a king to guard), states he wants him spared. Finally Renly is ready to hear from Catelyn, the lords departing. | |||
Catelyn now tells Renly: | |||
{{Quote|The Lannisters tried to kill my son Bran. A thousand times I have asked myself why. Your brother gave me my answer. There was a hunt the day he fell. Robert and Ned and most of the other men rode out after boar, but Jaime Lannister remained at Winterfell, as did the queen }} | |||
The then beseeches Renly to set aside the crown, along with his brother, and Robb would do the same. Then call a Great Council where Bran will tell his tale so the realm will know the Lannisters are true usurpers. Renly tells her the time for talk is done. As [[Brienne of Tarth]] is kneeling as she belts on Renly’s long sword and dagger when a breeze seems to fling open the tent door. Then Catelyn sees a shadow and then a lifting sword that takes Renly in the throat. Brienne catches Renly as he stumbles into her, his blood flowing over her armor. Ser Robar and Ser Emmon come rushing in, and seeing Brienne with Renly’s blood covering her armor immediately assume she killed him. Ser Emmon immediately attacks with a battleaxe as Catelyn screams a “No!” Brienne is soon in battle with Ser Robar and the two men-at-arms with them. Catelynstarts to tell Ser Robar, who hung back uncertain, that is was Stannis, only being able to explain it was some sort of sorcery, a shadow, swearing on her husband’s grave and her honor. Ser Robar tells her that he will hold them off and leaves the tent. Brienne had taken out the men-at-arms but in now the armored Ser Emmon in her wool. Catelyn bashes an iron brazier over Ser Emmon’s helm, sending him to his knees and Brienne, seeing the chance, slashes through the tent side. Catelyn tells her to follow her slowly so the do not raise suspicions. | |||
Brienne had seen nothing, and Catelyn tells her it was a shadow, and she could feel Stannis. Brienne swears she will kill Stannis with Renly’s sword. They arrive at the camp, and Catelyn explains that Renly is dead, and will be no battle. Catelyn tells Brienne to select one of the many spare horse; they have to be far away before they look for them, so she does not have time to get her own armor and horse. Catelyn tells them to ride, and cut down any that try to stop them. | |||
Catelyn thinks how all of Renly’s power will now belong to Stannis, won in a single evil stroke. Then she thinks how Stannis had also declared Robb a traitor and a chill goes through her. A chill goes through as she recalls Stannis's threat: | |||
{{Quote|I am the rightful king and your son no less a traitor than my brother here. His day will come as well.}} | |||
==References and Notes== | ==References and Notes== | ||
{{References|2}} | {{References|2}} | ||
*Summary and analyses of the chapter [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2011/12/re-read-catelyn-iv-of-fire-and-murder.html in the course of a 10th reread]. | *Summary and analyses of the chapter [http://slynt.blogspot.com/2011/12/re-read-catelyn-iv-of-fire-and-murder.html in the course of a 10th reread]. | ||
*[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-16 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler. | *[http://www.tor.com/blogs/2012/04/a-read-of-ice-and-fire-a-clash-of-kings-part-16 Review and summary] by Leigh Butler. | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 1 April 2013
Catelyn prays to the seven in a sept in a small village. As she prays, the realization comes to her that both Eddard Stark and Jon Arryn died for their knowledge of Cersei’s incest, and also that Bran knows. She arrives back at Renly Baratheon where he is making final preparations for the battle. Finally Catelyn is given an opportunity to speak, and she asks Renly to support convening of at Great Council where Bran can tell what he saw. He refuses to support the concept. Then a shadow kills Renly. When the guards arrives, it is assumed that Brienne of Tarth killed Renly. Catelyn escapes with Brienne, and then they join Catelyn’s party to leave quickly.
Synopsis
It is full dark before Catelyn, Ser Wendel Manderly and Ser Robar Royce arrive at the village. The sept’s seven walls—one for each god—are cracked and crooked. She enters alone. Catelyn remembers Septon Osmynd telling her god is one with seven aspects. In Winterfell Septon Chayle had hung carved masks, but here they are but rough chalk drawings. Catelyn prays to the Mother to spare them if she can, and spare her own sons. She wonders if Eddard Stark’s gods ever answered him, and looks around. The Father’s face mades her think of her dying father Hoster Tully. The Warrior of Renly Baratheon, Stanis Baratheon, Robert Baratheon, Robb Stark, Jaime Lannister, Jon Snow, and for a second she sees Arya Stark. The smoke burns her eyes, and, after rubbing them, she sees her mother Minisa Tully, who had died in childbirth, in the face of the Mother. When her head starts swimming, she realizes she had not eaten today; food had lost its savor when Eddard Stark died. Then she thinks she can see Lysa’s face, but the eyes are too hard; it is the face of Cersei. She first wonders if Cersei prays to the seven also, and thinks how if Robert, who did not regard Joffrey with any warmth, knew that the boy was of Jaime’s seed would have put both him and his mother to death and few would condemn him. Only in House Targaryen was incest common. Eddard and Jon Arryn must have both known, and she suddenly realizes Bran knows also. She prays to the different gods for her children. Ser Robar interrupts her prays to tell her they must leave to be back before dawn.
They pass through the army, to Catelyn it seems like grey men on gray horses beneath gray banners. At Renly’s pavilion Ser Parmen Crane and Ser Emmon Cuy of the Rainbow Guard stand guard outside while inside Brienne is armoring the king and Lords Randyll Tarly and Mathis Rowan are speaking of dispositions and tactics. Catelyn tells Renly she needs to speak to him, but he tells her to wail. Lord Mathis is telling Renly that they should advance before dawn since the soldiers are in position, and Lord Rowan is agreeing since if they wait, they will charge into the rising sun, the Renly will not abide by treachery. Renly is sure that Ser Loras will break them. Then Renly tells them that when his brother falls, his body will be treated with respect. When Lord Tarly asks what to do if Stannis yields, both Renly and Lord Rowan are amused, and Renly tells how Ser Gawen Wylde tried to escape to surrender to Mace Tyrell during the siege of Storm's End, and Stannis was going to hurl them using a catapult. He was only dissuaded by Maester Cressen telling him they might have to eat their dead. Renly, assuming the Ser Barristan Selmy will be with Stannis (since Ser Barristan is now with him and not with Robb, he must be with Stannis since he needs a king to guard), states he wants him spared. Finally Renly is ready to hear from Catelyn, the lords departing.
Catelyn now tells Renly:
The Lannisters tried to kill my son Bran. A thousand times I have asked myself why. Your brother gave me my answer. There was a hunt the day he fell. Robert and Ned and most of the other men rode out after boar, but Jaime Lannister remained at Winterfell, as did the queen
The then beseeches Renly to set aside the crown, along with his brother, and Robb would do the same. Then call a Great Council where Bran will tell his tale so the realm will know the Lannisters are true usurpers. Renly tells her the time for talk is done. As Brienne of Tarth is kneeling as she belts on Renly’s long sword and dagger when a breeze seems to fling open the tent door. Then Catelyn sees a shadow and then a lifting sword that takes Renly in the throat. Brienne catches Renly as he stumbles into her, his blood flowing over her armor. Ser Robar and Ser Emmon come rushing in, and seeing Brienne with Renly’s blood covering her armor immediately assume she killed him. Ser Emmon immediately attacks with a battleaxe as Catelyn screams a “No!” Brienne is soon in battle with Ser Robar and the two men-at-arms with them. Catelynstarts to tell Ser Robar, who hung back uncertain, that is was Stannis, only being able to explain it was some sort of sorcery, a shadow, swearing on her husband’s grave and her honor. Ser Robar tells her that he will hold them off and leaves the tent. Brienne had taken out the men-at-arms but in now the armored Ser Emmon in her wool. Catelyn bashes an iron brazier over Ser Emmon’s helm, sending him to his knees and Brienne, seeing the chance, slashes through the tent side. Catelyn tells her to follow her slowly so the do not raise suspicions.
Brienne had seen nothing, and Catelyn tells her it was a shadow, and she could feel Stannis. Brienne swears she will kill Stannis with Renly’s sword. They arrive at the camp, and Catelyn explains that Renly is dead, and will be no battle. Catelyn tells Brienne to select one of the many spare horse; they have to be far away before they look for them, so she does not have time to get her own armor and horse. Catelyn tells them to ride, and cut down any that try to stop them.
Catelyn thinks how all of Renly’s power will now belong to Stannis, won in a single evil stroke. Then she thinks how Stannis had also declared Robb a traitor and a chill goes through her. A chill goes through as she recalls Stannis's threat:
I am the rightful king and your son no less a traitor than my brother here. His day will come as well.
References and Notes
- Summary and analyses of the chapter in the course of a 10th reread.
- Review and summary by Leigh Butler.