I command the council to make all necessary arrangements for my coronation. I wish to be crowned within the fortnight. Today I shall accept oaths of fealty from my loyal councilors.
Ser Barristan, I believe no man here could ever question your honour.
[Ser Barristan takes the scroll from Ned]
Barristan SelmyKing Robert's seal. Unbroken. [breaks the seal and unrolls the scroll] "Lord Eddard Stark is herein named Protector of the Realm, to rule as Regent until the heir come of age".
May I see that letter, Ser Barristan? "Protector of the Realm." [to Ned] Is this meant to be your shield, Lord Stark? A piece of paper? [rips the scroll to shreds]
Barristan Selmy
Those were the King's words.
We have a new King now. Lord Eddard, when we last spoke you offered me some counsel. Allow me to return the courtesy. Bend the knee, my Lord. Bend the knee and swear loyalty to my son and we shall allow you to live out your days in the gray waste you call home.
Your son has no claim to the throne.
You condemn yourself with your own mouth, Lord Stark. Ser Barristan, seize this traitor.
Ser Barristan is a good man, a loyal man. Do him no harm.
You think he stands alone?
[Gregor Clegane slowly approaches Ned while drawing his sword]
Kill him! Kill all of them, I command it!!
[to Janos] Commander! Take the Queen and her children into custody. Escort them back to the royal apartments and keep them there, under guard.
[The Gold Cloaks all draw their swords]
I want no bloodshed. Tell your men to lay down their swords. No one needs to die.
[The Stark men are suddenly slaughtered by the Gold Cloaks. Before Ned can retaliate, Littlefinger approaches him from behind and holds a knife to his throat]
I did warn you not to trust me.
Barristan Selmy
When your brother Rhaegar led his army into battle at the Trident, men died for him because they believed in him, because they loved him, not because they'd been bought at a slaver's auction. I fought beside the last dragon on that day, your Grace. I bled beside him.
Rhaegar fought valiantly, Rhaegar fought nobly...and Rhaegar died.
Did you know him well, Ser Barristan?
Barristan Selmy
I did, your Grace. The finest man I ever met.
I wish I had known him...but he was not the last dragon.
Now comes the noble Razdal mo Eraz of that ancient and honorable house, master of men and speaker to savages, to offer terms of peace. Noble lord, you are in the presence of Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.
Will the noble lord take refreshment? [Razdahl nods and takes an offered cup of wine]
RRazdal
Ancient and glorious is Yunkai. Our empire was old before dragons stirred in old Valyria. Many an army has broken against our walls. You shall find no easy conquest here, Khaleesi.
Good. My Unsullied need practice. I was told to blood them early.
RRazdal
If blood is your desire, blood shall flow. But why? 'Tis true you have committed savageries in Astapor. But the Yunkai are a forgiving and generous people. The Wise Masters of Yunkai have sent a gift for the silver queen. [slaves bring in two chests of gold] There is far more than this awaiting you on the deck of your ship.
RRazdal
Yes, khaleesi. As I said, we are a generous people. You shall have as many ships as you require.
And what do you ask in return?
RRazdal
All we ask is that you make use of these ships. Sail them back to Westeros where you belong and leave us to conduct our affairs in peace.
I have a gift for you as well. Your life.
And the lives of your Wise Masters. But I also want something in return. You will release every slave in Yunkai. Every man, woman, and child shall be given as much food, clothing, and property as they can carry as payment for their years of servitude. Reject this gift, and I shall show you no mercy.
RRazdal
You are mad. We are not Astapor or Qarth. We are Yunkai and we have powerful friends. Friends who would take great pleasure in destroying you. Those who survive, we shall enslave once more. Perhaps we'll make a slave of you as well. [One of Daenerys' dragons screeches] You swore me safe conduct.
I did, but my dragons made no promises. And you threatened their mother.
RRazdal
[to his slaves] Take the gold.
[Daenerys' dragons screech and the slaves back away]
My gold. You gave it to me, remember? And I shall put it to good use. You'd be wise to do the same with my gift to you. Now get out. [Razdal leaves]
Barristan Selmy
The Yunkish are a proud people. They will not bend.
And what happens to things that don't bend?
Barristan Selmy
Your Grace, allow me to present the Captains of the Second Sons: Mero of Braavos, Prendahl Na Ghezn, and...
DNDaario Naharis
Daario Naharis.
MMero
You're the mother of Dragons? I swear I fucked you once, in a pleasure house in Lys.
MMero
Why? I didn't mind hers. She licked my ass like she was born to do it. [grins at her, then gestures to Missandei] You, slave girl. Bring wine.
MMero
You'll all be slaves after the battle, unless I save you. Take your clothes off, and come and sit on Mero's lap, and I may give you my Second Sons.
Give me your Second Sons, and I may not have you gelded. Ser Barristan, how many men fight for the Second Sons?
Barristan Selmy
Under two thousand, Your Grace.
Barristan Selmy
Ten thousand Unsullied.
I'm only a young girl, new to the ways of war, but perhaps a seasoned Captain like yourself can explain to me how you propose to defeat us?
DNDaario Naharis
I hope the old man is better with a sword than he is with a lie. You have eight thousand Unsullied.
You're very young, to be a Captain.
PNPrendahl Na Ghezn
He isn't a Captain; he's a lieutenant.
Even if your numbers are right, you must admit the odds don't favor your side.
MMero
The Second Sons have faced worse odds and won.
The Second Sons have faced worse odds and run.
Or, you could fight for me.
MMero
We've taken the slavers' gold. We fight for Yunkai.
I would pay you as much, and more.
PNPrendahl Na Ghezn
Our contract is our bond. If we break our bond, no one will hire the Second Sons again.
Ride with me, and you'll never need another contract. You'll have gold and castles and lordships of your choosing, when I take back the Seven Kingdoms.
DNDaario Naharis
You have no ships, you have no siege weapons. You have no cavalry.
A fortnight ago, I had no army. A year ago, I had no dragons. You have two days to decide.
MMerot
Show me your cunt. I want to see if it's worth fighting for.
[in Valyrian] My Queen, shall I slice out his tongue for you?
[smiles, replies in Valyrian] These men are our guests. [to Mero] You seem to be enjoying my wine. Perhaps you'd like a flagon to help you think it over?
MMero
Only a flagon? And what are my brothers-in-arms to drink?
MMero
Good! The Titan's Bastard does not drink alone. In the Second Sons, we share everything. Maybe after the battle, we'll all share you. I'll come looking for you after this is over.
Ser Barristan, if it comes to battle, kill that one first.
Barristan Selmy
Gladly, Your Grace.
[Dany sees that the Meereenese have used a crucified slave girl as a road-marker]
There's one on every mile-marker between here and Meereen.
How many miles are there between here and Meereen?
One hundred and sixty-three, Your Grace.
Barristan Selmy
I'll tell our men to ride ahead and bury them. You don't need to see this.
You will do no such thing. I will see each and every one of their faces. Remove her collar, before you bury her.
Joffrey Baratheon is dead. Murdered at his own wedding.
Barristan Selmy
And we've taken the Meereenese Navy, Your Grace.
DNDaario Naharis
The Second Sons took the Meereenese Navy.
Who told you to take their Navy?
DNDaario Naharis
I heard you like ships.
Barristan Selmy
Ninety-three, Your Grace.
How many men can they carry?
Barristan Selmy
Ninety-three hundred, not counting sailors.
Would that be enough to take King's Landing?
The Lannisters have more.
Barristan Selmy
They've been fighting Joffrey's mad wars for years. They're tired, dispersed, and now their King is dead. 8,000 Unsullied and 2,000 Second Sons sail into Blackwater Bay, storm the gates without warning...
JMJorah Mormount
It's hard to say. Could be enough... but we're not fighting to make you Queen of King's Landing. Ten thousand men cannot conquer Westeros.
Barristan Selmy
The old Houses will flock to our Queen when she crosses the Narrow Sea.
JMJorah Mormount
The old Houses will flock to whichever side they think will win, as they always have. There's other news, from Yunkai. Without the Unsullied to enforce your rule, the Wise Masters have re-taken control of the city. They've re-enslaved what freed men have stayed behind and sworn to take revenge against you. And in Astapor, the council you installed to rule over the city has been overthrown by a butcher named Cleon, who's declared himself 'His Imperial Majesty'.
Please leave me. Not you, Jorah. It appears my liberation of Slaver's Bay isn't going quite as planned.
You could sail for Westeros and leave it all behind. A boy sits on the Iron Throne, a boy whom many believe to be a bastard with no right to it. They have never been more vulnerable.
You counseled me against rashness in Qarth. I didn't listen, but all worked out well. How can I rule seven Kingdoms if I can't control Slaver's Bay? Why should anyone trust me? Why should anyone follow me?
You're a Targaryen. You're the Mother of Dragons.
I need to be more than that. I will not let those I have freed slide back into chains. I will not sail for Westeros.
I will do what Queens do. I will rule.
Barristan Selmy
Your Grace? A word, please, I beg you.
Barristan Selmy
About your father. About the Mad King.
The "Mad King"? You're here to remind me of my enemies' lies? Consider me reminded.
Barristan Selmy
Your Grace. I served in his Kingsguard. I was at his side from the first. Your enemies did not lie.
Barristan Selmy
When the people rose in revolt against him, your father set their towns and castles aflame. He murdered sons in front of their fathers. He burned men alive with wildfire, and laughed as they screamed. And, his efforts to stamp out dissent led to a rebellion that killed every Targaryen, except two.
Barristan Selmy
No, Your Grace. Thank the Gods. But the Mad King gave his enemies the justice he thought they deserved, and each time, it made him feel powerful and right...until the very end.
I will not have the Son of the Harpy executed without a fair trial.
Barristan Selmy
Your Grace.
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