A scene from “Unfinished Business”

[Rhaenyra tells Corlys she will not legitimize his sons]

Corlys: I have given all I had, everything, in service to you. My castle lies in ashes, and I have asked no favor in return but this!

Rhaenyra: You know very well the rumors that have dogged my sons from the first. My reign has just begun; I cannot in this moment be seen to raise up those... born outside of noble troth.

Corlys: And so you will insult my house; so that you may be seen to be something you are not.

Rhaenyra: I have Joffrey to think of.

Corlys: I was staunch in my defense when your own troth was... doubted.

Rhaenyra: Yes, and I thank you for this, among many other things! But all eyes look to me now. Perhaps, one day, when there is not so much scrutiny...

Corlys: You are ashamed.

Rhaenyra: Well... it is a matter of legitimacy.

Corlys: [leans in pointedly] Your son, Joffrey... is a bastard. Your son, Lucerys, whom I accepted as my heir... was a bastard.

Ser Luthor: Lord Corlys!

Corlys: [yells as Rhaenyra walks away] Your son Jacaerys lived and died a bastard! Say aloud to me the reason your children deserve what mine are denied.