If I may, nephew, I encountered a situation with one of my lieutenants at the Stone Mill which may have some bearing-
Brynden TullyWhy don't you shut your mouth about that damned mill? And don't call him "nephew." He is your king.
Robb knows I meant him no disr-
Brynden Tully
You're lucky I'm not your king. I wouldn't let you wave your blunders around like a victory flag.
My blunder sent Tywin's mad dog scurrying back to Casterly Rock with his tail between his legs. I think King Robb understands we're not gonna win this war if he's the only one winning any battles. No, there's glory enough to go around.
It's not about glory. Your instructions were to wait for him to come to you.
The Mountain was garrisoned across the river from it.
Of course not. We took the fight to him. He could not withstand us.
I wanted to draw the Mountain into the west, into our country where we could surround him and kill him. I wanted him to chase us, which he would have done because he is a mad dog without a strategic thought in his head. I could have that head on a spike by now. Instead, I have a mill.
We took hostages. Willem Lannister. Martyn Lannister.
Willem and Martyn Lannister are 14 years old.
Brynden Tully
Martyn is 15, I believe.
Tywin Lannister has my sisters. Have I sued for peace?
Do you think he'll sue for peace because we have his... [frowns as he tries to work it out in his head] Father's brother's great-grandsons?
How many men did you lose?
208. But for every man we lost, the Lannisters--
We need our men more than Tywin needs his!
I'm sorry. I didn't know.
You would have. Right here today at this gathering if you had been patient.
Brynden Tully
We seem to be running short of patience here.
You know who isn't? Tywin Lannister.
Brynden Tully
After thirty years of fighting, I... I think he'd forgotten what started' it! He asked me to stop calling myself "Blackfish". Said it was an old joke, and it was never funny to begin with. I told him, "People have been calling me 'Blackfish' for so long, I don't remember my real name!"
Every time he left for the Capitol, or to fight in a campaign, I'd see him off. "Wait for me, Little Cat" he'd say, "Wait for me and I'll come back to you." And I would sit at this window every day when the sun came up, waiting. I wonder how many times did Bran and Rickon stare across the moors of Winterfell, waiting for me to return?! I will never see them again!
Brynden Tully
You musn't think it. We don't know it. They could be in hiding. Robb believes they're alive. And, he must go on believing. He's got to remain strong if he's going to prevail, and you must remain strong for him.
He complained about this marriage the entire way from Riverrun, and now look at him.
Brynden Tully
The Gods love to reward a fool.
Brynden Tully
What? He's my nephew, I love him, and, he's a damn fool.
[Next to them, Roose Bolton prevents a servant girl from pouring him wine.]
Don't you drink, Lord Bolton?
Never do, my Lady, dulls the senses.
Brynden Tully
That's the point. Didn't you marry one of these Frey girls?
Aye, Lord Walder let me choose any of his granddaughters and promised me the girl's weight in silver as a dowry. So, I have a fat young bride.
I hope she makes you very happy.
Well, she's made me very rich.
Brynden Tully
Pardon, my Lord, my Lady, I need to find a tree to piss on.
[Jaime interrupts the siege of Riverrun to parley with the Blackfish]
Brynden Tully
Kingslayer.
Brynden Tully
I assume you're here to fulfill the vow you gave my niece. I don't see Sansa and Arya.
Brynden Tully
Pity. Do you wish to resume your captivity? [Jaime shakes his head] Then why're you here?
You know why I'm here. This castle belongs to House Frey. You're trespassing. In the name of King Tommen, I order you to surrender or...
Brynden Tully
Or you'll kill Edmure? My nephew is marked for death no matter what. Hang him and be done with it.
It won't stop with Edmure. You'll force me to storm the castle. Hundreds will die.
Brynden Tully
Hundreds of mine, thousands of yours...if you can breach the walls.
We'll breach them and kill every last one of you, but if you surrender, I'll spare the lives of your men. On my honor.
Brynden Tully
Your honor? Bargaining with oathbreakers is like building on quicksand.
The war is over, Ser. Why sacrifice living men to a lost cause?
Brynden Tully
As long as I am standing, the war is not over. This is my home. I was born in this castle and I'm ready to die in it. So you can either attack or try to starve us out. We have enough provisions for two years. Do you have two years, Kingslayer?
You clearly have no intention of saving your men's lives! Why did you come treat with me?
Brynden Tully
Sieges are dull. And I wanted to see you in person, get the measure of you.
Brynden Tully
Aye, now I have. I'm disappointed.
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