1 00:01:59,427 --> 00:02:02,221 -Good morrow, Lady Rhea. -Cousin. 2 00:02:02,304 --> 00:02:04,223 What's today's quarry? Rabbit? 3 00:02:04,765 --> 00:02:07,935 -Deer. -Fine challenge. 4 00:02:08,018 --> 00:02:09,437 Care for some company? 5 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:10,771 I'd rather ride alone. 6 00:02:13,232 --> 00:02:14,400 Good fortune to you. 7 00:03:01,363 --> 00:03:02,698 Husband. 8 00:03:08,287 --> 00:03:10,206 What brings you to the Vale? 9 00:03:14,126 --> 00:03:18,047 Or have you at last come to consummate our marriage? 10 00:03:19,632 --> 00:03:22,218 The Vale's sheep might be willing, 11 00:03:22,301 --> 00:03:23,636 even if I'm not. 12 00:03:24,595 --> 00:03:27,431 Our sheep are prettier, after all. 13 00:03:28,974 --> 00:03:32,645 Or perhaps your brother has at last had his fill of your company. 14 00:03:33,729 --> 00:03:36,649 Cast you aside in favor of a little girl. 15 00:03:42,863 --> 00:03:44,406 What will you do now? 16 00:03:45,407 --> 00:03:48,536 Will you strike the child down? 17 00:03:48,619 --> 00:03:49,828 Or? 18 00:04:39,128 --> 00:04:41,005 I knew you couldn't finish. 19 00:04:42,965 --> 00:04:44,091 Craven! 20 00:05:24,089 --> 00:05:25,466 Thank you. 21 00:06:07,132 --> 00:06:08,717 A moment. 22 00:06:15,724 --> 00:06:17,643 I do not wish to see you go. 23 00:06:20,145 --> 00:06:22,064 Such is the King's decision. 24 00:06:22,147 --> 00:06:23,816 A decision I most bitterly regret. 25 00:06:26,944 --> 00:06:28,862 And yet, you made it possible. 26 00:06:31,156 --> 00:06:33,075 You chose Rhaenyra. 27 00:06:34,118 --> 00:06:35,703 She swore her innocence, 28 00:06:35,786 --> 00:06:37,705 and I believed her. 29 00:06:37,788 --> 00:06:40,374 You wanted to believe her, as did her father. 30 00:06:40,457 --> 00:06:41,875 Your informant was wrong. 31 00:06:41,959 --> 00:06:44,920 An honest mistake, perhaps, but I did not foresee this! 32 00:06:45,003 --> 00:06:46,463 You should have. 33 00:06:46,547 --> 00:06:49,675 If you had not been so relentless in advancing Aegon as heir! 34 00:07:00,394 --> 00:07:02,312 Listen to me, daughter. 35 00:07:03,063 --> 00:07:05,107 The King will die. 36 00:07:05,190 --> 00:07:08,527 It may be months or years, but he'll not live to be an old man. 37 00:07:08,610 --> 00:07:10,529 And if Rhaenyra succeeds him, 38 00:07:10,612 --> 00:07:13,949 war will follow, do you understand? 39 00:07:14,032 --> 00:07:15,826 The realm will not accept her. 40 00:07:15,909 --> 00:07:17,411 And to secure her claim, 41 00:07:17,494 --> 00:07:20,164 she'll have to put your children to the sword. 42 00:07:20,247 --> 00:07:21,457 She'll have no choice. 43 00:07:24,543 --> 00:07:26,253 You know it. 44 00:07:26,336 --> 00:07:30,257 You're no fool, and yet you choose not to see it. 45 00:07:32,259 --> 00:07:34,386 The time is coming, Alicent. 46 00:07:35,846 --> 00:07:38,307 Either you prepare Aegon to rule, 47 00:07:38,390 --> 00:07:42,561 or you cleave to Rhaenyra and pray for her mercy. 48 00:09:15,904 --> 00:09:19,449 Where is Lord Corlys? He should be here to receive the King. 49 00:09:28,417 --> 00:09:30,335 Welcome to High Tide, Your Grace. 50 00:09:31,044 --> 00:09:33,172 What is the meaning of this, Lady Laena? 51 00:09:34,047 --> 00:09:36,008 Is this how House Velaryon greets its King? 52 00:09:37,175 --> 00:09:39,970 My father has but just returned from his long journey 53 00:09:40,053 --> 00:09:41,847 and he has hastened to the Hall of Nine 54 00:09:41,930 --> 00:09:43,974 to await Your Grace's arrival. 55 00:09:47,603 --> 00:09:49,521 Let's just get on with it. 56 00:09:59,197 --> 00:10:00,741 An outsider... 57 00:10:01,658 --> 00:10:03,201 among the natives. 58 00:10:04,244 --> 00:10:05,370 Lord Larys. 59 00:10:07,164 --> 00:10:08,498 Malvales. 60 00:10:09,082 --> 00:10:10,626 A rare bloom. 61 00:10:11,710 --> 00:10:14,129 Indigenous to Braavos. 62 00:10:16,340 --> 00:10:19,927 By all rights, it shouldn't be thriving here. 63 00:10:20,886 --> 00:10:23,555 Nature, such mystery. 64 00:10:24,973 --> 00:10:26,892 -The weather has been lovely. -Indeed. 65 00:10:26,975 --> 00:10:29,519 And yet it is a dark day for the realm. 66 00:10:32,940 --> 00:10:34,858 Your father was a good man. 67 00:10:36,902 --> 00:10:38,820 As is yours who took his place. 68 00:10:42,366 --> 00:10:43,575 Yet still, 69 00:10:43,659 --> 00:10:46,745 the manner of your father's departure... 70 00:10:48,121 --> 00:10:50,624 it feels something of an injustice. 71 00:10:52,501 --> 00:10:54,670 What do you know of the matter of his leaving? 72 00:10:54,753 --> 00:10:56,463 When one is never invited to speak, 73 00:10:56,546 --> 00:11:00,300 one learns instead to... observe. 74 00:11:02,594 --> 00:11:04,513 You're perhaps in need of an ally? 75 00:11:05,222 --> 00:11:06,431 I'm the Queen. 76 00:11:06,515 --> 00:11:08,934 -I have no shortage of allies. -Naturally. 77 00:11:09,017 --> 00:11:10,936 Princess Rhaenyra, for example. 78 00:11:12,437 --> 00:11:13,981 State your purpose, my lord. 79 00:11:17,818 --> 00:11:20,821 I did wonder if she could be relied upon 80 00:11:20,904 --> 00:11:23,448 now that she is unwell. 81 00:11:24,992 --> 00:11:28,036 Unwell? I haven't heard anything. 82 00:11:28,829 --> 00:11:30,789 Begging your pardon, Your Grace, I may be mistaken. 83 00:11:32,541 --> 00:11:35,168 It's just that on the very same night your father was dismissed, 84 00:11:35,252 --> 00:11:38,797 the Grand Maester delivered a tea to the Princess's chambers. 85 00:11:41,008 --> 00:11:42,926 -A tea? -Yes. 86 00:11:45,804 --> 00:11:48,015 That the Grand Maester himself brought? 87 00:11:48,098 --> 00:11:51,226 At the direction of the King, as I understand it. 88 00:11:54,062 --> 00:11:56,189 I do hope she's not unwell. 89 00:11:57,774 --> 00:11:59,943 Rhaenyra sailed with the King to Driftmark 90 00:12:00,027 --> 00:12:02,362 -yesterday at daybreak. -What good news. 91 00:12:03,113 --> 00:12:05,032 I must've been in error. 92 00:12:05,866 --> 00:12:07,784 A relief. 93 00:12:09,745 --> 00:12:11,872 I thought for Mellos himself, well... 94 00:12:13,582 --> 00:12:16,126 her condition must be something very serious. 95 00:12:16,835 --> 00:12:20,380 What happiness it is to have been wrong. 96 00:12:50,660 --> 00:12:51,828 I'm sorry. 97 00:12:51,912 --> 00:12:53,246 Come, cousin. 98 00:12:53,330 --> 00:12:55,874 Let us discover what might be had for breakfast. 99 00:13:29,366 --> 00:13:30,742 Your Grace. 100 00:13:45,715 --> 00:13:47,634 Rise, Lord Corlys. 101 00:13:49,177 --> 00:13:50,470 Be welcome. 102 00:13:50,554 --> 00:13:52,264 May I offer you a chair? 103 00:13:54,015 --> 00:13:55,308 Cousin! 104 00:13:56,476 --> 00:13:57,769 Princess. 105 00:14:05,485 --> 00:14:07,612 -Are you well? -Very. 106 00:14:08,864 --> 00:14:10,866 I congratulate you, Lord Lyonel. 107 00:14:10,949 --> 00:14:14,161 I can think of no man more suited to be the Hand of the King. 108 00:14:14,244 --> 00:14:16,955 That is very kind of you to say, Lord Corlys. 109 00:14:17,038 --> 00:14:18,999 His Grace has honored me with the post. 110 00:14:21,418 --> 00:14:23,336 Pity about Ser Otto. 111 00:14:25,297 --> 00:14:28,592 Despite spending most of my days amidst the grandeur of the Red Keep, 112 00:14:28,675 --> 00:14:31,553 the halls of High Tide never fail to impress. 113 00:14:31,636 --> 00:14:33,263 You flatter me, Your Grace. 114 00:14:34,306 --> 00:14:36,933 Though I do wish we could meet under happier pretenses. 115 00:14:38,518 --> 00:14:40,979 -How so? -Daemon's wife, 116 00:14:41,062 --> 00:14:43,148 the Lady Rhea Royce, has passed. 117 00:14:44,232 --> 00:14:46,526 A hunting mishap. 118 00:14:46,610 --> 00:14:48,612 She was thrown from her horse. 119 00:14:48,695 --> 00:14:51,781 Her neck and skull both crushed in the fall. 120 00:14:51,865 --> 00:14:54,117 A most surprising end. 121 00:14:54,201 --> 00:14:58,413 Lady Rhea's skill as both rider and hunter were well-known. 122 00:14:58,496 --> 00:15:00,832 -The gods are cruel. -Indeed. 123 00:15:01,750 --> 00:15:07,047 Lady Rhea was a fine woman and a good wife to my brother. 124 00:15:07,130 --> 00:15:10,967 Sad thing that she and Daemon have no heirs to succeed her. 125 00:15:11,051 --> 00:15:12,719 She stood to inherit Runestone. 126 00:15:13,887 --> 00:15:17,015 Mayhaps we can turn toward happier pursuits. 127 00:15:17,933 --> 00:15:20,518 -No, thank you. -What did you have in mind, Your Grace? 128 00:15:24,439 --> 00:15:27,734 I wish to propose a marriage between your son, Ser Laenor... 129 00:15:28,735 --> 00:15:31,613 and my daughter and heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 130 00:15:31,696 --> 00:15:35,158 It's long past time our houses were united in blood. 131 00:15:35,242 --> 00:15:37,369 The last pillars of Old Valyria. 132 00:15:38,328 --> 00:15:42,123 You honor both me and my house, Your Grace. 133 00:15:42,207 --> 00:15:45,168 There are certain details I would wish clarified 134 00:15:45,252 --> 00:15:48,421 before the Princess Rhaenys and I could accept this most... 135 00:15:49,172 --> 00:15:50,715 generous proposal. 136 00:15:52,467 --> 00:15:54,010 What details? 137 00:15:56,930 --> 00:16:00,475 We would like to know how the succession will be handled. 138 00:16:03,812 --> 00:16:06,064 Rhaenyra is my heir. 139 00:16:06,147 --> 00:16:09,359 Upon my death, my throne and my titles will pass to her. 140 00:16:09,442 --> 00:16:13,071 She and Ser Laenor's firstborn child, regardless of gender, 141 00:16:13,154 --> 00:16:15,573 will inherit the Iron Throne from her. 142 00:16:17,534 --> 00:16:22,580 Can I presume that, in keeping with Westerosi tradition... 143 00:16:23,748 --> 00:16:26,293 their children would take their father's name? 144 00:16:27,836 --> 00:16:30,755 That they would be born Velaryons? 145 00:16:31,298 --> 00:16:33,091 Surely, Lord Corlys, 146 00:16:33,174 --> 00:16:36,678 you are not proposing the Targaryen dynasty end with my daughter 147 00:16:36,761 --> 00:16:38,179 simply because she is a woman? 148 00:16:41,266 --> 00:16:43,810 I only seek clarity, Your Grace. 149 00:16:48,732 --> 00:16:51,318 -Might I have a chair brought in for you? -I do not-- 150 00:16:51,401 --> 00:16:53,320 No. I do not require a chair. 151 00:16:55,905 --> 00:17:00,035 Upon their birth, Ser Laenor and Rhaenyra's children 152 00:17:00,118 --> 00:17:02,537 shall take their father's name, Velaryon... 153 00:17:03,496 --> 00:17:06,541 in keeping with our traditions. 154 00:17:06,624 --> 00:17:08,126 However, 155 00:17:08,209 --> 00:17:12,005 at such time when their firstborn ascends the Iron Throne, 156 00:17:12,088 --> 00:17:15,175 he or she will do so bearing the name Targaryen. 157 00:17:16,843 --> 00:17:21,097 Dragons will rule the Seven Kingdoms for the next hundred years, 158 00:17:21,181 --> 00:17:23,099 just as they did the last. 159 00:17:36,196 --> 00:17:38,239 This is an equitable compromise. 160 00:17:39,949 --> 00:17:41,951 Good. 161 00:17:42,035 --> 00:17:44,579 Now, if there's nothing further. 162 00:17:54,923 --> 00:17:59,177 In truth, if it had to be someone, I'm glad it is you. 163 00:18:01,638 --> 00:18:04,182 I know this union is not what you would choose. 164 00:18:05,517 --> 00:18:07,644 I hold nothing against you, cousin. 165 00:18:08,770 --> 00:18:10,105 No, I-- 166 00:18:12,023 --> 00:18:13,149 rather... 167 00:18:14,109 --> 00:18:16,653 Dare I say it is a matter of taste? 168 00:18:20,657 --> 00:18:23,576 I prefer roast duck to goose. 169 00:18:24,452 --> 00:18:25,995 I cannot say why. 170 00:18:29,416 --> 00:18:31,543 It's not for a lack of trying. 171 00:18:32,669 --> 00:18:34,796 There are those who like goose very well. 172 00:18:36,631 --> 00:18:39,175 I find it a bit greasy for my taste. 173 00:18:43,346 --> 00:18:45,640 I know that whatever agreement being struck up there 174 00:18:45,724 --> 00:18:47,767 will not change your appetites, 175 00:18:47,851 --> 00:18:50,186 nor will it change mine. 176 00:18:52,313 --> 00:18:53,857 And what do you propose? 177 00:18:59,737 --> 00:19:03,783 That we perform our duty to our fathers and to the realm 178 00:19:03,867 --> 00:19:05,410 and when it's done... 179 00:19:06,119 --> 00:19:08,455 each of us dines as we see fit. 180 00:19:18,923 --> 00:19:22,719 Viserys has taken to bed while his ship is readied. 181 00:19:25,263 --> 00:19:26,514 Perhaps I... 182 00:19:27,557 --> 00:19:29,476 overextended myself? 183 00:19:31,519 --> 00:19:32,896 Pushed him too close to the edge? 184 00:19:32,979 --> 00:19:36,524 My cousin chose to sail into this tempest, husband. 185 00:19:37,817 --> 00:19:40,069 It was undignified of the King to drag himself here 186 00:19:40,153 --> 00:19:42,363 and beg for Laenor's hand. 187 00:19:42,947 --> 00:19:44,073 Where is Laenor? 188 00:19:44,908 --> 00:19:48,411 -He and Rhaenyra are walking the coast. -Good. 189 00:19:49,245 --> 00:19:51,789 Do they seem... familiar? 190 00:19:52,665 --> 00:19:54,375 They grew up together. 191 00:19:55,084 --> 00:19:57,629 Familiarity is not at issue. 192 00:19:57,712 --> 00:20:00,757 I'm sure Laenor was already taken with her. 193 00:20:00,840 --> 00:20:02,967 She's grown quite comely these last few years. 194 00:20:03,051 --> 00:20:04,761 You know his true nature. 195 00:20:06,054 --> 00:20:07,347 He's still young. 196 00:20:08,848 --> 00:20:10,391 He will outgrow it. 197 00:20:11,935 --> 00:20:14,854 There is no pleasure in the world like... 198 00:20:16,606 --> 00:20:17,815 bedding a woman. 199 00:20:17,899 --> 00:20:20,693 We are placing our son in danger. 200 00:20:21,694 --> 00:20:23,988 The lords of the realm bent the knee to Rhaenyra 201 00:20:24,072 --> 00:20:25,281 and swore obeisance to her. 202 00:20:25,365 --> 00:20:27,200 That was before there was a true-born prince 203 00:20:27,283 --> 00:20:29,118 named Aegon Targaryen. 204 00:20:29,202 --> 00:20:31,371 Rhaenyra's succession will be challenged. 205 00:20:31,454 --> 00:20:35,708 Knives will come out for her, her husband, and for their heirs. 206 00:20:35,792 --> 00:20:39,629 Our house controls the realm's navy and half its dragons. 207 00:20:39,712 --> 00:20:42,048 Anyone fool enough to challenge Rhaenyra's claim 208 00:20:42,131 --> 00:20:45,260 -will be crushed. -To what end, Corlys? Wealth? Power? 209 00:20:45,343 --> 00:20:46,886 -Pride? -Justice. 210 00:20:52,433 --> 00:20:54,018 By all rights, 211 00:20:54,102 --> 00:20:56,646 you should be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. 212 00:20:58,189 --> 00:20:59,899 You were robbed of the crown by-- 213 00:20:59,983 --> 00:21:04,153 I never wore the crown because the realm would not have it so. 214 00:21:04,237 --> 00:21:06,281 And I would remedy that 215 00:21:06,364 --> 00:21:09,951 small-minded error by any means necessar-- 216 00:21:10,034 --> 00:21:14,205 I myself have put the business behind me, Corlys. 217 00:21:22,338 --> 00:21:25,258 I've always feared the day you'd have to marry a woman. 218 00:21:26,342 --> 00:21:27,468 And now it comes. 219 00:21:28,970 --> 00:21:30,763 Your betrothed gives you leave 220 00:21:30,847 --> 00:21:33,182 of her own free will to continue partaking of. 221 00:21:34,017 --> 00:21:36,269 Was I the duck or the goose? 222 00:21:36,352 --> 00:21:38,730 I've come to meet my fate and you make a jape of it? 223 00:21:40,440 --> 00:21:42,400 Look, Rhaenyra will be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms 224 00:21:42,483 --> 00:21:44,611 and you will be her king consort. 225 00:21:45,612 --> 00:21:47,697 Think of the tournament, 226 00:21:47,780 --> 00:21:50,325 the feast, the battles at sea. 227 00:21:53,036 --> 00:21:55,955 Will you wear your crown today, Your Grace? 228 00:21:57,415 --> 00:21:58,750 You're a fool. 229 00:22:06,174 --> 00:22:09,093 You will need a sworn protector. 230 00:22:30,156 --> 00:22:32,700 This is better than we could've hoped for. 231 00:22:38,039 --> 00:22:39,957 She has a paramour of her own. 232 00:22:42,794 --> 00:22:44,337 I wonder who it is. 233 00:23:07,568 --> 00:23:09,904 Did sleep flee you as well this morning? 234 00:23:11,280 --> 00:23:13,199 I needed to see you, Princess. 235 00:23:14,158 --> 00:23:16,119 I confess I had a similar desire. 236 00:23:21,457 --> 00:23:26,170 You have confided in me now and then over the years of our acquaintance. 237 00:23:26,254 --> 00:23:32,760 I feel, forgive me, that I know you... a bit. 238 00:23:35,263 --> 00:23:37,181 You know more than a bit. 239 00:23:40,226 --> 00:23:45,982 I've heard you say so many times how you loathe the lot of your position, 240 00:23:46,065 --> 00:23:48,443 that you are to be married off at your father's whim 241 00:23:48,526 --> 00:23:51,112 with no thought given to the yearning of your own heart, 242 00:23:51,195 --> 00:23:54,115 and now the day comes. 243 00:23:55,491 --> 00:23:59,412 Ser Laenor is a good and decent man, but you did not choose him. 244 00:24:00,413 --> 00:24:04,542 -He was chosen for you. -That's true. 245 00:24:07,211 --> 00:24:09,130 If there were another path... 246 00:24:10,298 --> 00:24:12,216 one that led to freedom... 247 00:24:13,134 --> 00:24:14,177 would you tread it? 248 00:24:15,970 --> 00:24:18,556 Rhaenyra, before I came here, 249 00:24:18,639 --> 00:24:21,517 I was a knight in the Stormlands. 250 00:24:21,601 --> 00:24:23,770 I have deep knowledge of the port at Sunspear 251 00:24:23,853 --> 00:24:26,022 where I've seen the ships of Essos setting sail 252 00:24:26,105 --> 00:24:28,441 with their hulls full of oranges and cinnamon 253 00:24:28,524 --> 00:24:30,651 and I've always wished to see where they went. 254 00:24:32,653 --> 00:24:34,238 Are you asking for leave? 255 00:24:35,656 --> 00:24:38,201 I'm asking you to come with me... 256 00:24:39,744 --> 00:24:41,662 away from all of this. 257 00:24:42,455 --> 00:24:45,416 From the burdens and indignities of your inheritance. 258 00:24:45,500 --> 00:24:48,878 Let us leave it all behind and see the world together... 259 00:24:50,713 --> 00:24:52,215 where we'll be nameless, 260 00:24:52,298 --> 00:24:54,091 and free... 261 00:24:54,842 --> 00:24:57,345 free to go where we like, to love as we like. 262 00:24:59,055 --> 00:25:00,598 In Essos... 263 00:25:03,267 --> 00:25:04,852 you could marry me. 264 00:25:08,773 --> 00:25:10,566 A marriage for love, 265 00:25:10,650 --> 00:25:12,318 not for the crown. 266 00:25:37,343 --> 00:25:40,471 I am the crown, Ser Criston. 267 00:25:42,723 --> 00:25:44,267 Or I will be. 268 00:25:45,810 --> 00:25:48,396 I may chafe at my duties, 269 00:25:48,479 --> 00:25:51,649 but do you think I would choose infamy 270 00:25:51,732 --> 00:25:55,361 in exchange for a bushel of oranges or a ship to Asshai? 271 00:25:58,823 --> 00:26:00,199 It is my duty 272 00:26:00,283 --> 00:26:03,369 to marry a nobleman from a great house 273 00:26:03,452 --> 00:26:05,997 and Ser Laenor will make a fine husband. 274 00:26:10,459 --> 00:26:12,378 But my... 275 00:26:13,379 --> 00:26:14,922 my marriage... 276 00:26:16,340 --> 00:26:18,467 does not have to be the end. 277 00:26:21,387 --> 00:26:26,309 Ser Criston, Laenor and I have an understanding. 278 00:26:28,102 --> 00:26:31,939 I've granted him leave to pursue his own interests... 279 00:26:33,065 --> 00:26:35,026 and in turn, he's granted me the same. 280 00:26:42,283 --> 00:26:44,410 So you want me to be your whore? 281 00:26:46,913 --> 00:26:49,457 I want us to continue as we began, 282 00:26:49,540 --> 00:26:53,169 with you as my sworn protector, my white knight. 283 00:26:53,252 --> 00:26:55,046 I took an oath. 284 00:26:56,881 --> 00:27:00,259 As a knight of your Kingsguard. 285 00:27:00,343 --> 00:27:02,303 An oath of chastity. I've broken it. 286 00:27:02,386 --> 00:27:04,805 -I won't tell anyone-- -I've soiled my white cloak. 287 00:27:04,889 --> 00:27:07,808 And it's the only thing I have to my fucking name! 288 00:27:10,478 --> 00:27:14,065 I thought if we were married, I might be able to restore it. 289 00:27:20,821 --> 00:27:22,907 The Iron Throne looms larger than me, 290 00:27:22,990 --> 00:27:26,535 larger than anyone in my family. 291 00:27:26,619 --> 00:27:30,247 Aegon the Conqueror united the Seven Kingdoms 292 00:27:30,331 --> 00:27:32,249 and put them on a path-- 293 00:27:33,042 --> 00:27:34,335 Ser Criston. 294 00:28:22,258 --> 00:28:23,759 -Fetch the Maester! -Get back. 295 00:28:23,843 --> 00:28:25,594 Get Mellos! Get back! 296 00:28:25,678 --> 00:28:27,221 Prepare the crucible. 297 00:28:28,472 --> 00:28:30,266 We'll need leeches. 298 00:28:34,186 --> 00:28:35,521 Ser Criston... 299 00:28:37,023 --> 00:28:38,149 you've been summoned. 300 00:28:39,817 --> 00:28:41,944 I left the Princess just minutes ago. 301 00:28:42,945 --> 00:28:44,488 Not the Princess, ser. 302 00:28:45,197 --> 00:28:46,449 The Queen. 303 00:29:01,213 --> 00:29:02,757 Ser Criston, Your Grace. 304 00:29:07,136 --> 00:29:09,055 That will be all. 305 00:29:21,734 --> 00:29:25,571 I fear I must question you on a delicate matter, Ser Criston. 306 00:29:28,699 --> 00:29:30,826 I am your servant as always, my Queen. 307 00:29:32,453 --> 00:29:34,580 It concerns our dear Princess Rhaenyra. 308 00:29:35,998 --> 00:29:37,124 Please. 309 00:30:03,317 --> 00:30:06,487 You are her sworn protector and rightly loyal to her. 310 00:30:07,696 --> 00:30:09,240 I am. 311 00:30:13,119 --> 00:30:15,037 The night of Daemon's return... 312 00:30:17,832 --> 00:30:19,375 there's been a rumor... 313 00:30:20,376 --> 00:30:24,922 or rather, my father received an accounting of... 314 00:30:26,590 --> 00:30:29,176 a lapse of morals 315 00:30:29,260 --> 00:30:33,180 that may have occurred between-- 316 00:30:36,350 --> 00:30:39,520 It is, of course, unthinkable for me to question the virtue of the Princess, 317 00:30:39,603 --> 00:30:41,564 whom I hold in highest regard, 318 00:30:41,647 --> 00:30:45,901 but, I did, however, wonder if... 319 00:30:53,284 --> 00:30:56,412 I'm not unaware that in flush of youth... 320 00:30:57,496 --> 00:30:59,039 there may be errors made... 321 00:31:00,499 --> 00:31:03,085 breaches in resolve, 322 00:31:03,169 --> 00:31:06,088 -breaches, or rather lapses-- -It happened, Your Grace. 323 00:31:11,844 --> 00:31:13,762 The sin you allude to. 324 00:31:16,891 --> 00:31:18,142 I have committed it. 325 00:31:22,021 --> 00:31:24,940 At her instigation, it is true, but that should-- 326 00:31:26,192 --> 00:31:27,735 It is no excuse. 327 00:31:30,696 --> 00:31:32,281 My oath has been broken. 328 00:31:33,365 --> 00:31:34,909 I have dishonored myself. 329 00:31:36,660 --> 00:31:38,579 I deserve no consideration. 330 00:31:42,833 --> 00:31:43,959 But if... 331 00:31:45,169 --> 00:31:49,590 as a clement Queen, you are inclined to pity... 332 00:31:51,050 --> 00:31:52,593 I would ask only this... 333 00:31:55,179 --> 00:31:57,765 that rather than gelding me 334 00:31:57,848 --> 00:31:59,975 and having me tortured 335 00:32:00,809 --> 00:32:03,771 you would sentence me mercifully to death. 336 00:32:19,495 --> 00:32:22,039 Thank you for your honesty, Ser Criston. 337 00:32:31,966 --> 00:32:33,467 You may go. 338 00:33:04,248 --> 00:33:07,793 Rest now, Your Grace. I will bring the leeches. 339 00:33:08,544 --> 00:33:10,587 If I may, Grand Maester, 340 00:33:10,671 --> 00:33:14,216 I took the liberty of preparing a fresh set 341 00:33:14,300 --> 00:33:18,345 of herbal poultices that might be more effective. 342 00:33:18,429 --> 00:33:20,973 That will not be necessary, Orwyle. 343 00:33:21,056 --> 00:33:24,601 The leechings have always brought His Grace relief. 344 00:33:43,704 --> 00:33:45,622 To help him sleep. 345 00:33:56,258 --> 00:33:57,551 Where's the Queen? 346 00:34:00,179 --> 00:34:03,223 I was given to understand that she is otherwise occupied, Your Grace. 347 00:34:23,702 --> 00:34:25,829 Will I be remembered as a good king, Lyonel? 348 00:34:27,915 --> 00:34:29,041 Your Grace? 349 00:34:30,209 --> 00:34:33,712 What will they say of me when the histories are written? 350 00:34:34,671 --> 00:34:37,257 I have neither fought nor conquered, 351 00:34:37,341 --> 00:34:39,593 nor suffered any great defeat. 352 00:34:41,637 --> 00:34:44,181 Some might call that good fortune. 353 00:34:46,767 --> 00:34:49,728 It hardly makes a good song, does it? 354 00:34:49,812 --> 00:34:52,648 To be sung at feasts in a hundred years... 355 00:34:52,731 --> 00:34:54,274 five hundred. 356 00:34:57,694 --> 00:35:00,531 You have carried King Jaehaerys's legacy. 357 00:35:01,615 --> 00:35:04,326 And kept the realm strong. 358 00:35:04,410 --> 00:35:06,036 Is it not better to live in peace 359 00:35:06,120 --> 00:35:09,039 than to have songs sung after you are dead? 360 00:35:09,957 --> 00:35:11,375 Perhaps. 361 00:35:13,210 --> 00:35:16,130 But there is a part of me wishes I'd been tested. 362 00:35:17,673 --> 00:35:20,300 I often think that in the crucible, 363 00:35:20,384 --> 00:35:22,928 I may have been forged a different man. 364 00:35:24,930 --> 00:35:29,351 Many that are tested, only wish to have been spared it. 365 00:35:31,728 --> 00:35:34,523 Another lord might assure me that I would rise like 366 00:35:34,606 --> 00:35:36,483 Aegon the Conqueror given the chance. 367 00:35:36,567 --> 00:35:38,360 -Your Grace, that is-- -You're right. 368 00:35:38,861 --> 00:35:41,780 You're right as always. 369 00:35:44,575 --> 00:35:47,119 It is perhaps best not to know. 370 00:36:34,917 --> 00:36:36,919 It is with great pleasure 371 00:36:37,002 --> 00:36:40,297 that His Grace, King Viserys, announces the start 372 00:36:40,380 --> 00:36:42,925 of the royal wedding celebrations. 373 00:36:44,927 --> 00:36:49,223 House Lannister with their lord, Jason Lannister. 374 00:36:49,306 --> 00:36:53,352 Lord Paramount of the West, and Master of Casterly Rock. 375 00:36:54,603 --> 00:36:58,232 House Hightower with their lord, Hobert Hightower. 376 00:36:58,315 --> 00:37:01,485 Beacon of the South, Defender of the Citadel, 377 00:37:01,568 --> 00:37:02,945 the Voice of Oldtown... 378 00:37:15,707 --> 00:37:17,501 Congratulations, Your Grace. 379 00:37:17,584 --> 00:37:19,920 You have made a fine match for the Princess. 380 00:37:20,003 --> 00:37:21,588 Thank you, Lord Jason. 381 00:37:21,672 --> 00:37:23,674 I could think of no better man than Ser Laenor. 382 00:37:25,175 --> 00:37:27,844 Well, if this is only the welcome feast, 383 00:37:27,928 --> 00:37:31,431 I admit, I cannot imagine what you might have planned for the wedding. 384 00:37:31,515 --> 00:37:34,059 My daughter is the future queen. 385 00:37:35,060 --> 00:37:37,813 I wanted this to be a wedding for the histories. 386 00:37:39,398 --> 00:37:40,774 Where is the Queen? 387 00:37:40,857 --> 00:37:42,776 I had hoped to pay my respects. 388 00:37:44,611 --> 00:37:48,782 I understand the Queen is still readying herself for the celebrations. 389 00:37:48,865 --> 00:37:50,993 This is why men wage war 390 00:37:51,868 --> 00:37:54,288 because women would never be ready for the battle in time. 391 00:37:59,501 --> 00:38:02,170 Your presence is always such a pleasure, Lord Jason. 392 00:38:02,254 --> 00:38:05,007 Princess, Your Grace. 393 00:38:15,267 --> 00:38:19,521 Your Grace, Princess Rhaenyra, congratulations are in order. 394 00:38:20,355 --> 00:38:23,150 We are very honored to have you as a guest, Ser Gerold. 395 00:38:23,233 --> 00:38:25,193 I must say, I was most distressed 396 00:38:25,277 --> 00:38:28,196 to hear of the Lady Rhea's tragic passing. 397 00:38:29,072 --> 00:38:30,699 I'm very sorry for your loss. 398 00:38:30,782 --> 00:38:33,076 Lady Rhea was a unique character. 399 00:38:33,660 --> 00:38:36,830 Her kind is not soon to be seen again. 400 00:38:36,913 --> 00:38:39,833 If there is anything the crown might do to aid House Royce-- 401 00:38:48,342 --> 00:38:51,303 Lord Corlys of House Velaryon. 402 00:38:51,386 --> 00:38:54,348 Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark. 403 00:38:54,431 --> 00:38:57,893 And his lady wife, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. 404 00:38:57,976 --> 00:39:01,438 And their son and heir, Ser Laenor Velaryon, 405 00:39:01,521 --> 00:39:04,066 the future king consort. 406 00:39:45,440 --> 00:39:47,693 -My Betrothed. -My Betrothed. 407 00:41:11,485 --> 00:41:15,363 Be welcome, as we join together in celebration. 408 00:41:16,865 --> 00:41:18,408 Tonight is only its beginning. 409 00:41:19,326 --> 00:41:21,912 We honor the crown's oldest 410 00:41:21,995 --> 00:41:25,081 and fiercest ally, House Velaryon. 411 00:41:27,667 --> 00:41:32,756 Reaching back to the days of Old Valyria and the Age of Dragons. 412 00:41:34,508 --> 00:41:37,427 With House Targaryen and-- 413 00:42:16,341 --> 00:42:18,009 The King will not be happy. 414 00:42:18,093 --> 00:42:20,220 Right in the midst of his speech. 415 00:42:31,481 --> 00:42:33,859 The beacon on the Hightower, 416 00:42:33,942 --> 00:42:37,737 do you know what color it glows when Oldtown calls its banners to war? 417 00:42:38,738 --> 00:42:39,865 Green. 418 00:42:51,751 --> 00:42:53,670 Congratulations, stepdaughter. 419 00:42:54,546 --> 00:42:56,464 What a blessing this is for you. 420 00:43:08,476 --> 00:43:09,728 Please be seated. 421 00:43:18,987 --> 00:43:20,363 Where was I? 422 00:43:20,447 --> 00:43:22,365 The joining of the two houses, Your Grace. 423 00:43:22,449 --> 00:43:23,909 Yeah. 424 00:43:25,327 --> 00:43:26,411 Yes. 425 00:43:32,208 --> 00:43:37,797 With House Targaryen and House Velaryon united, 426 00:43:37,881 --> 00:43:41,927 I hope to herald in a second Age of Dragons 427 00:43:42,010 --> 00:43:43,094 in Westeros. 428 00:43:54,064 --> 00:43:57,734 And after tonight's small affair... 429 00:43:59,611 --> 00:44:02,948 seven days of tournament and feasting. 430 00:44:06,201 --> 00:44:07,744 At the end of it all... 431 00:44:08,995 --> 00:44:12,332 At the end of it all, a royal wedding... 432 00:44:13,249 --> 00:44:14,793 between my daughter, 433 00:44:15,794 --> 00:44:16,920 my heir... 434 00:44:17,754 --> 00:44:19,297 your future Queen... 435 00:44:20,256 --> 00:44:24,177 and Ser Laenor Velaryon, the heir to Driftmark. 436 00:45:16,855 --> 00:45:18,440 I was never much of a dancer. 437 00:45:18,523 --> 00:45:19,816 It's not much different to combat. 438 00:45:19,899 --> 00:45:22,152 I shall hope for a different outcome. 439 00:46:36,226 --> 00:46:39,604 -Your Grace. -We thank you for coming, uncle. 440 00:46:39,687 --> 00:46:42,315 I worried that given leave of your father's shadow, 441 00:46:42,398 --> 00:46:45,652 you might wither in King's Landing's sun. 442 00:46:45,735 --> 00:46:47,695 But you stood tall. 443 00:46:48,947 --> 00:46:51,282 Know that Oldtown stands with you. 444 00:47:18,059 --> 00:47:22,647 In the Vale, men are made to answer for their crimes. 445 00:47:24,566 --> 00:47:26,317 Even Targaryens. 446 00:47:26,943 --> 00:47:27,902 Who are you? 447 00:47:27,986 --> 00:47:30,905 Ser Gerold Royce of Runestone. 448 00:47:32,740 --> 00:47:34,033 And? 449 00:47:42,834 --> 00:47:46,421 I am cousin to your late lady wife. 450 00:47:46,504 --> 00:47:49,632 Yes. Terrible thing. 451 00:47:49,716 --> 00:47:53,011 I'm positively bereft. Such a tragic accident. 452 00:47:53,094 --> 00:47:56,055 You know better than anyone, it was no accident. 453 00:47:56,139 --> 00:47:58,099 Are you confessing some guilt, Ser Gerold? 454 00:47:58,183 --> 00:48:00,935 I am making an accusation. 455 00:48:03,688 --> 00:48:07,108 In King's Landing, men are made to answer for their slanders. 456 00:48:07,192 --> 00:48:08,902 Even old bronze cunts like you. 457 00:48:11,571 --> 00:48:12,864 The truth is, I'm glad you've come. 458 00:48:12,947 --> 00:48:15,491 I wish to speak to you about my inheritance. 459 00:48:16,451 --> 00:48:19,412 -What inheritance? -Lady Rhea and I had no heirs. 460 00:48:19,495 --> 00:48:22,624 As her husband, whatever she was due now passes to me. 461 00:48:24,375 --> 00:48:28,796 She stood to inherit all of Runestone. Did she not? 462 00:48:32,342 --> 00:48:34,510 After my niece's wedding, I plan to fly to the Eyrie 463 00:48:34,594 --> 00:48:36,137 and petition Lady Jeyne myself. 464 00:48:36,221 --> 00:48:38,556 Perhaps I'll see you there, Ser Gerold. 465 00:49:52,255 --> 00:49:55,174 Has anybody ever told you you're nearly as pretty as your brother? 466 00:49:55,800 --> 00:49:58,094 You flatter me, my Prince. 467 00:49:58,177 --> 00:50:00,763 -I was sorry to hear about your lady wife. -Don't be, I wasn't. 468 00:50:01,806 --> 00:50:03,433 My lady was never very kind to me. 469 00:50:03,516 --> 00:50:04,976 I know who it is. 470 00:50:06,185 --> 00:50:08,146 The handsome paramour. 471 00:50:08,229 --> 00:50:09,147 Who? 472 00:50:10,148 --> 00:50:11,691 Ser Criston Cole. 473 00:50:12,525 --> 00:50:15,737 -Her sworn protector? -Look at him. 474 00:50:15,820 --> 00:50:18,614 The man is fully cunt-struck. 475 00:50:18,698 --> 00:50:22,785 A Targaryen prince, a dashing knight, and a dragonrider. 476 00:50:22,869 --> 00:50:24,495 You appear to be every young maiden's dream. 477 00:50:24,579 --> 00:50:26,539 That's only because you don't know me yet. 478 00:50:26,622 --> 00:50:29,000 I believe Ser Criston has bloodied that white cloak of his 479 00:50:29,083 --> 00:50:31,419 -with your bride's maidenhead. -Keep your voice down. 480 00:50:31,502 --> 00:50:33,713 Perhaps that is something we might remedy, my Prince. 481 00:50:33,796 --> 00:50:34,714 Perhaps it is. 482 00:50:36,299 --> 00:50:40,136 This is a good thing. She knows your secret, 483 00:50:40,219 --> 00:50:41,304 and now you know hers. 484 00:50:47,810 --> 00:50:48,811 Hey! 485 00:50:55,443 --> 00:50:56,361 Hey! 486 00:50:58,446 --> 00:50:59,364 Hey! 487 00:51:05,495 --> 00:51:06,412 Hey! 488 00:51:08,664 --> 00:51:09,582 Hey! 489 00:51:12,043 --> 00:51:14,003 They make a handsome match, don't they? 490 00:51:14,962 --> 00:51:16,130 What? 491 00:51:17,048 --> 00:51:18,966 The Princess and Ser Laenor. 492 00:51:22,428 --> 00:51:23,346 Hey! 493 00:51:28,643 --> 00:51:31,145 Ser Joffrey Lonmouth, 494 00:51:31,229 --> 00:51:33,064 or the Knight of Kisses, they call me, 495 00:51:33,147 --> 00:51:35,441 though I don't know why. 496 00:51:36,234 --> 00:51:37,902 I'm on watch. What's your business? 497 00:51:37,985 --> 00:51:40,696 You don't know me, Ser Criston. 498 00:51:40,780 --> 00:51:42,949 But we are both deeply invested in this union. 499 00:51:43,449 --> 00:51:44,367 Hey! 500 00:51:46,327 --> 00:51:49,497 If you have something to say, Ser Joffrey, speak it. 501 00:51:49,580 --> 00:51:51,707 Ser Laenor is quite dear to me. 502 00:51:52,750 --> 00:51:55,878 As I know the Princess is to you. 503 00:51:57,922 --> 00:52:00,383 We should swear to each other to guard them, 504 00:52:00,466 --> 00:52:04,011 and their secrets, because if those are kept safe... 505 00:52:06,681 --> 00:52:08,599 then so are we all. 506 00:52:29,203 --> 00:52:30,121 Hey! 507 00:52:33,249 --> 00:52:34,125 Hey! 508 00:52:36,961 --> 00:52:37,920 Hey! 509 00:52:52,185 --> 00:52:55,188 -May I, Ser Harwin? -Of course, my Prince. 510 00:53:03,988 --> 00:53:04,906 Hey! 511 00:53:59,460 --> 00:54:00,503 Hey! 512 00:54:13,683 --> 00:54:15,184 What in the Seven Hells is going on? 513 00:54:16,936 --> 00:54:18,271 Laenor! 514 00:54:53,097 --> 00:54:55,016 -Stop this! -Where's Rhaenyra? 515 00:55:15,328 --> 00:55:17,079 Princess? 516 00:55:27,923 --> 00:55:29,467 Put me down! 517 00:56:22,645 --> 00:56:26,816 The love of the Seven is holy and eternal. 518 00:56:27,775 --> 00:56:30,695 The source of life and love. 519 00:56:32,279 --> 00:56:36,659 We stand here tonight in thanks and praise 520 00:56:36,742 --> 00:56:40,287 to join two souls as one. 521 00:56:45,418 --> 00:56:46,669 Father... 522 00:56:49,213 --> 00:56:50,548 Mother... 523 00:56:52,758 --> 00:56:54,093 Warrior... 524 00:56:55,386 --> 00:56:56,721 Smith... 525 00:56:57,972 --> 00:56:59,306 Maiden... 526 00:57:00,141 --> 00:57:01,642 Crone... 527 00:57:02,309 --> 00:57:03,853 Stranger. 528 00:57:05,896 --> 00:57:08,441 Hear now their vows. 529 00:57:10,234 --> 00:57:13,154 I am yours and you are mine. 530 00:57:15,948 --> 00:57:17,658 Whatever may come. 531 00:57:20,786 --> 00:57:23,122 I am yours and you are mine. 532 00:57:24,165 --> 00:57:25,499 Whatever may come. 533 00:57:26,375 --> 00:57:30,755 Here, in the presence of gods and men, 534 00:57:30,838 --> 00:57:32,381 I proclaim... 535 00:57:33,883 --> 00:57:36,427 Laenor of House Velaryon... 536 00:57:38,596 --> 00:57:42,057 Rhaenyra of House Targaryen, 537 00:57:42,141 --> 00:57:44,059 to be man and wife. 538 00:57:47,688 --> 00:57:49,690 One flesh... 539 00:57:50,566 --> 00:57:52,109 one heart... 540 00:57:53,152 --> 00:57:54,695 one soul... 541 00:57:56,405 --> 00:57:58,949 now and forever. 542 00:57:59,784 --> 00:58:01,702 Ser Criston.