A Storm of Swords

Davos resolves to kill Stannis’s priestess, Melisandre. Upon his arrival in Dragonstone, Davos meets with his pirate friend, Salladhor Saan. Saan reveals that Stannis has not held any audiences since the battle. His in-laws, the Florents, rule in his stead; their poor administration is motivating Saan to leave for Essos. Davos insists on seeing Stannis, especially when he learns that the only person Stannis sees is Melisandre. Saan cautions Davos against assassinating Melisandre, but Davos does not listen.

Davos enters the castle grounds and bumps into a boy who introduces himself as Edric Storm, one of King Robert Baratheon’s sons who was born out of wedlock. Edric shares how doting Robert had been to him when he was alive. Suddenly, a group of knights apprehend Davos, accusing him of a plot to assassinate Melisandre.

Jaime, Brienne, and Cleos arrive at an inn. After a brief standoff, Brienne convinces the proprietors to serve their party. After learning about their destination, the male innkeeper warns them about the outlaw band led by Lord Beric Dondarrion. This convinces the group to trade their skiff for the innkeeper’s horses. Cleos argues that they should stay for the night, but Brienne and Jaime insist on moving on, believing that the innkeeper is