1 00:01:58,826 --> 00:02:01,620 - Good morrow, Lady Rhea. - Cousin. 2 00:02:01,703 --> 00:02:03,623 What's today's quarry? Rabbit? 3 00:02:04,165 --> 00:02:07,334 - Deer. - Fine challenge. 4 00:02:07,418 --> 00:02:08,836 Care for some company? 5 00:02:08,919 --> 00:02:10,170 I'd rather ride alone. 6 00:02:12,632 --> 00:02:13,800 Good fortune to you. 7 00:03:00,763 --> 00:03:02,098 Husband. 8 00:03:07,687 --> 00:03:09,605 What brings you to the Vale? 9 00:03:13,526 --> 00:03:17,447 Or have you at last come to consummate our marriage? 10 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:21,617 The Vale's sheep might be willing, 11 00:03:21,700 --> 00:03:23,036 even if I'm not. 12 00:03:23,995 --> 00:03:26,830 Our sheep are prettier, after all. 13 00:03:28,373 --> 00:03:32,045 Or perhaps your brother has at last had his fill of your company. 14 00:03:33,128 --> 00:03:36,049 Cast you aside in favor of a little girl. 15 00:03:42,263 --> 00:03:43,805 What will you do now? 16 00:03:44,807 --> 00:03:47,936 Will you strike the child down? 17 00:03:48,019 --> 00:03:49,228 Or? 18 00:04:38,528 --> 00:04:40,404 I knew you couldn't finish. 19 00:04:42,365 --> 00:04:43,490 Craven! 20 00:05:23,488 --> 00:05:24,865 Thank you. 21 00:06:06,531 --> 00:06:08,117 A moment. 22 00:06:15,124 --> 00:06:17,043 I do not wish to see you go. 23 00:06:19,545 --> 00:06:21,463 Such is the King's decision. 24 00:06:21,547 --> 00:06:23,216 A decision I most bitterly regret. 25 00:06:26,343 --> 00:06:28,262 And yet, you made it possible. 26 00:06:30,555 --> 00:06:32,475 You chose Rhaenyra. 27 00:06:33,518 --> 00:06:35,103 She swore her innocence, 28 00:06:35,185 --> 00:06:37,105 and I believed her. 29 00:06:37,187 --> 00:06:39,774 You wanted to believe her, as did her father. 30 00:06:39,856 --> 00:06:41,274 Your informant was wrong. 31 00:06:41,358 --> 00:06:44,319 An honest mistake, perhaps, but I did not foresee this! 32 00:06:44,403 --> 00:06:45,862 You should have. 33 00:06:45,947 --> 00:06:49,074 If you had not been so relentless in advancing Aegon as heir! 34 00:06:59,793 --> 00:07:01,711 Listen to me, daughter. 35 00:07:02,463 --> 00:07:04,507 The King will die. 36 00:07:04,589 --> 00:07:07,927 It may be months or years, but he'll not live to be an old man. 37 00:07:08,009 --> 00:07:09,928 And if Rhaenyra succeeds him, 38 00:07:10,012 --> 00:07:13,348 war will follow, do you understand? 39 00:07:13,432 --> 00:07:15,225 The realm will not accept her. 40 00:07:15,309 --> 00:07:16,810 And to secure her claim, 41 00:07:16,894 --> 00:07:19,564 she'll have to put your children to the sword. 42 00:07:19,646 --> 00:07:20,856 She'll have no choice. 43 00:07:23,942 --> 00:07:25,653 You know it. 44 00:07:25,735 --> 00:07:29,656 You're no fool, and yet you choose not to see it. 45 00:07:31,658 --> 00:07:33,786 The time is coming, Alicent. 46 00:07:35,245 --> 00:07:37,706 Either you prepare Aegon to rule, 47 00:07:37,790 --> 00:07:41,961 or you cleave to Rhaenyra and pray for her mercy. 48 00:09:15,303 --> 00:09:18,849 Where is Lord Corlys? He should be here to receive the King. 49 00:09:27,817 --> 00:09:29,735 Welcome to High Tide, Your Grace. 50 00:09:30,443 --> 00:09:32,572 What is the meaning of this, Lady Laena? 51 00:09:33,447 --> 00:09:35,408 Is this how House Velaryon greets its King? 52 00:09:36,575 --> 00:09:39,370 My father has but just returned from his long journey 53 00:09:39,452 --> 00:09:41,246 and he has hastened to the Hall of Nine 54 00:09:41,330 --> 00:09:43,374 to await Your Grace's arrival. 55 00:09:47,003 --> 00:09:48,921 Let's just get on with it. 56 00:09:58,596 --> 00:10:00,140 An outsider... 57 00:10:01,057 --> 00:10:02,600 among the natives. 58 00:10:03,644 --> 00:10:04,769 Lord Larys. 59 00:10:06,563 --> 00:10:07,898 Malvales. 60 00:10:08,481 --> 00:10:10,025 A rare bloom. 61 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:13,528 Indigenous to Braavos. 62 00:10:15,740 --> 00:10:19,326 By all rights, it shouldn't be thriving here. 63 00:10:20,286 --> 00:10:22,955 Nature, such mystery. 64 00:10:24,373 --> 00:10:26,292 - The weather has been lovely. - Indeed. 65 00:10:26,375 --> 00:10:28,918 And yet it is a dark day for the realm. 66 00:10:32,340 --> 00:10:34,258 Your father was a good man. 67 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:38,220 As is yours who took his place. 68 00:10:41,765 --> 00:10:42,975 Yet still, 69 00:10:43,058 --> 00:10:46,144 the manner of your father's departure... 70 00:10:47,520 --> 00:10:50,024 it feels something of an injustice. 71 00:10:51,900 --> 00:10:54,070 What do you know of the matter of his leaving? 72 00:10:54,153 --> 00:10:55,863 When one is never invited to speak, 73 00:10:55,946 --> 00:10:59,700 one learns instead to... observe. 74 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:03,913 You're perhaps in need of an ally? 75 00:11:04,621 --> 00:11:05,831 I'm the Queen. 76 00:11:05,914 --> 00:11:08,333 - I have no shortage of allies. - Naturally. 77 00:11:08,417 --> 00:11:10,336 Princess Rhaenyra, for example. 78 00:11:11,836 --> 00:11:13,380 State your purpose, my lord. 79 00:11:17,217 --> 00:11:20,221 I did wonder if she could be relied upon 80 00:11:20,303 --> 00:11:22,847 now that she is unwell. 81 00:11:24,392 --> 00:11:27,436 Unwell? I haven't heard anything. 82 00:11:28,229 --> 00:11:30,229 Begging your pardon, Your Grace, I may be mistaken. 83 00:11:31,941 --> 00:11:34,567 It's just that on the very same night your father was dismissed, 84 00:11:34,652 --> 00:11:38,197 the Grand Maester delivered a tea to the Princess's chambers. 85 00:11:40,408 --> 00:11:42,326 - A tea? - Yes. 86 00:11:45,203 --> 00:11:47,414 That the Grand Maester himself brought? 87 00:11:47,498 --> 00:11:50,625 At the direction of the King, as I understand it. 88 00:11:53,461 --> 00:11:55,588 I do hope she's not unwell. 89 00:11:57,173 --> 00:11:59,342 Rhaenyra sailed with the King to Driftmark 90 00:11:59,427 --> 00:12:01,761 - yesterday at daybreak. - What good news. 91 00:12:02,513 --> 00:12:04,432 I must've been in error. 92 00:12:05,265 --> 00:12:07,183 A relief. 93 00:12:09,144 --> 00:12:11,272 I thought for Mellos himself, well... 94 00:12:12,981 --> 00:12:15,525 her condition must be something very serious. 95 00:12:16,235 --> 00:12:19,779 What happiness it is to have been wrong. 96 00:12:50,059 --> 00:12:51,227 I'm sorry. 97 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:52,645 Come, cousin. 98 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:55,274 Let us discover what might be had for breakfast. 99 00:13:28,765 --> 00:13:30,142 Your Grace. 100 00:13:45,115 --> 00:13:47,033 Rise, Lord Corlys. 101 00:13:48,576 --> 00:13:49,870 Be welcome. 102 00:13:49,953 --> 00:13:51,663 May I offer you a chair? 103 00:13:53,414 --> 00:13:54,707 Cousin! 104 00:13:55,875 --> 00:13:57,168 Princess. 105 00:14:04,884 --> 00:14:07,011 - Are you well? - Very. 106 00:14:08,264 --> 00:14:10,265 I congratulate you, Lord Lyonel. 107 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:13,561 I can think of no man more suited to be the Hand of the King. 108 00:14:13,644 --> 00:14:16,355 That is very kind of you to say, Lord Corlys. 109 00:14:16,437 --> 00:14:18,399 His Grace has honored me with the post. 110 00:14:20,817 --> 00:14:22,735 Pity about Ser Otto. 111 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:27,991 Despite spending most of my days amidst the grandeur of the Red Keep, 112 00:14:28,075 --> 00:14:30,952 the halls of High Tide never fail to impress. 113 00:14:31,036 --> 00:14:32,663 You flatter me, Your Grace. 114 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:36,332 Though I do wish we could meet under happier pretenses. 115 00:14:37,918 --> 00:14:40,379 - How so? - Daemon's wife, 116 00:14:40,461 --> 00:14:42,548 the Lady Rhea Royce, has passed. 117 00:14:43,631 --> 00:14:45,926 A hunting mishap. 118 00:14:46,009 --> 00:14:48,011 She was thrown from her horse. 119 00:14:48,095 --> 00:14:51,181 Her neck and skull both crushed in the fall. 120 00:14:51,264 --> 00:14:53,517 A most surprising end. 121 00:14:53,600 --> 00:14:57,812 Lady Rhea's skill as both rider and hunter were well-known. 122 00:14:57,895 --> 00:15:00,231 - The gods are cruel. - Indeed. 123 00:15:01,149 --> 00:15:06,447 Lady Rhea was a fine woman and a good wife to my brother. 124 00:15:06,529 --> 00:15:10,366 Sad thing that she and Daemon have no heirs to succeed her. 125 00:15:10,451 --> 00:15:12,119 She stood to inherit Runestone. 126 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:16,414 Mayhaps we can turn toward happier pursuits. 127 00:15:17,332 --> 00:15:19,918 - No, thank you. - What did you have in mind, Your Grace? 128 00:15:23,838 --> 00:15:27,134 I wish to propose a marriage between your son, Ser Laenor... 129 00:15:28,134 --> 00:15:31,013 and my daughter and heir, the Princess Rhaenyra. 130 00:15:31,096 --> 00:15:34,557 It's long past time our houses were united in blood. 131 00:15:34,642 --> 00:15:36,769 The last pillars of Old Valyria. 132 00:15:37,727 --> 00:15:41,523 You honor both me and my house, Your Grace. 133 00:15:41,606 --> 00:15:44,567 There are certain details I would wish clarified 134 00:15:44,652 --> 00:15:47,821 before the Princess Rhaenys and I could accept this most... 135 00:15:48,572 --> 00:15:50,115 generous proposal. 136 00:15:51,866 --> 00:15:53,409 What details? 137 00:15:56,330 --> 00:15:59,875 We would like to know how the succession will be handled. 138 00:16:03,211 --> 00:16:05,464 Rhaenyra is my heir. 139 00:16:05,547 --> 00:16:08,759 Upon my death, my throne and my titles will pass to her. 140 00:16:08,841 --> 00:16:12,471 She and Ser Laenor's firstborn child, regardless of gender, 141 00:16:12,553 --> 00:16:14,972 will inherit the Iron Throne from her. 142 00:16:16,933 --> 00:16:21,980 Can I presume that, in keeping with Westerosi tradition... 143 00:16:23,148 --> 00:16:25,692 their children would take their father's name? 144 00:16:27,235 --> 00:16:30,154 That they would be born Velaryons? 145 00:16:30,697 --> 00:16:32,490 Surely, Lord Corlys, 146 00:16:32,573 --> 00:16:36,077 you are not proposing the Targaryen dynasty end with my daughter 147 00:16:36,161 --> 00:16:37,578 simply because she is a woman? 148 00:16:40,665 --> 00:16:43,210 I only seek clarity, Your Grace. 149 00:16:48,131 --> 00:16:50,717 - Might I have a chair brought in for you? - I do not... 150 00:16:50,801 --> 00:16:52,720 No. I do not require a chair. 151 00:16:55,304 --> 00:16:59,434 Upon their birth, Ser Laenor and Rhaenyra's children 152 00:16:59,518 --> 00:17:01,937 shall take their father's name, Velaryon... 153 00:17:02,895 --> 00:17:05,941 in keeping with our traditions. 154 00:17:06,023 --> 00:17:07,526 However, 155 00:17:07,608 --> 00:17:11,404 at such time when their firstborn ascends the Iron Throne, 156 00:17:11,488 --> 00:17:14,575 he or she will do so bearing the name Targaryen. 157 00:17:16,242 --> 00:17:20,497 Dragons will rule the Seven Kingdoms for the next hundred years, 158 00:17:20,580 --> 00:17:22,499 just as they did the last. 159 00:17:35,596 --> 00:17:37,638 This is an equitable compromise. 160 00:17:39,348 --> 00:17:41,351 Good. 161 00:17:41,434 --> 00:17:43,979 Now, if there's nothing further. 162 00:17:54,323 --> 00:17:58,576 In truth, if it had to be someone, I'm glad it is you. 163 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:03,582 I know this union is not what you would choose. 164 00:18:04,916 --> 00:18:07,044 I hold nothing against you, cousin. 165 00:18:08,170 --> 00:18:09,505 No, I... 166 00:18:11,423 --> 00:18:12,548 rather... 167 00:18:13,509 --> 00:18:16,053 Dare I say it is a matter of taste? 168 00:18:20,057 --> 00:18:22,976 I prefer roast duck to goose. 169 00:18:23,852 --> 00:18:25,394 I cannot say why. 170 00:18:28,816 --> 00:18:30,942 It's not for a lack of trying. 171 00:18:32,068 --> 00:18:34,195 There are those who like goose very well. 172 00:18:36,030 --> 00:18:38,575 I find it a bit greasy for my taste. 173 00:18:42,746 --> 00:18:45,039 I know that whatever agreement being struck up there 174 00:18:45,124 --> 00:18:47,166 will not change your appetites, 175 00:18:47,250 --> 00:18:49,586 nor will it change mine. 176 00:18:51,712 --> 00:18:53,257 And what do you propose? 177 00:18:59,136 --> 00:19:03,182 That we perform our duty to our fathers and to the realm 178 00:19:03,267 --> 00:19:04,809 and when it's done... 179 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:07,855 each of us dines as we see fit. 180 00:19:18,323 --> 00:19:22,118 Viserys has taken to bed while his ship is readied. 181 00:19:24,663 --> 00:19:25,913 Perhaps I... 182 00:19:26,957 --> 00:19:28,875 overextended myself? 183 00:19:30,919 --> 00:19:32,296 Pushed him too close to the edge? 184 00:19:32,378 --> 00:19:35,923 My cousin chose to sail into this tempest, husband. 185 00:19:37,217 --> 00:19:39,469 It was undignified of the King to drag himself here 186 00:19:39,552 --> 00:19:41,762 and beg for Laenor's hand. 187 00:19:42,346 --> 00:19:43,472 Where is Laenor? 188 00:19:44,307 --> 00:19:47,810 - He and Rhaenyra are walking the coast. - Good. 189 00:19:48,644 --> 00:19:51,189 Do they seem... familiar? 190 00:19:52,065 --> 00:19:53,775 They grew up together. 191 00:19:54,483 --> 00:19:57,028 Familiarity is not at issue. 192 00:19:57,112 --> 00:20:00,156 I'm sure Laenor was already taken with her. 193 00:20:00,240 --> 00:20:02,366 She's grown quite comely these last few years. 194 00:20:02,451 --> 00:20:04,161 You know his true nature. 195 00:20:05,453 --> 00:20:06,747 He's still young. 196 00:20:08,248 --> 00:20:09,790 He will outgrow it. 197 00:20:11,335 --> 00:20:14,253 There is no pleasure in the world like... 198 00:20:16,006 --> 00:20:17,214 bedding a woman. 199 00:20:17,298 --> 00:20:20,093 We are placing our son in danger. 200 00:20:21,094 --> 00:20:23,387 The lords of the realm bent the knee to Rhaenyra 201 00:20:23,471 --> 00:20:24,681 and swore obeisance to her. 202 00:20:24,765 --> 00:20:26,599 That was before there was a true-born prince 203 00:20:26,682 --> 00:20:28,518 named Aegon Targaryen. 204 00:20:28,602 --> 00:20:30,770 Rhaenyra's succession will be challenged. 205 00:20:30,854 --> 00:20:35,107 Knives will come out for her, her husband, and for their heirs. 206 00:20:35,192 --> 00:20:39,028 Our house controls the realm's navy and half its dragons. 207 00:20:39,112 --> 00:20:41,448 Anyone fool enough to challenge Rhaenyra's claim 208 00:20:41,530 --> 00:20:44,660 - will be crushed. - To what end, Corlys? Wealth? Power? 209 00:20:44,742 --> 00:20:46,286 - Pride? - Justice. 210 00:20:51,833 --> 00:20:53,417 By all rights, 211 00:20:53,501 --> 00:20:56,046 you should be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. 212 00:20:57,588 --> 00:20:59,298 You were robbed of the crown by... 213 00:20:59,383 --> 00:21:03,553 I never wore the crown because the realm would not have it so. 214 00:21:03,636 --> 00:21:05,681 And I would remedy that 215 00:21:05,763 --> 00:21:09,351 small-minded error by any means necessar... 216 00:21:09,433 --> 00:21:13,605 I myself have put the business behind me, Corlys. 217 00:21:21,738 --> 00:21:24,657 I've always feared the day you'd have to marry a woman. 218 00:21:25,741 --> 00:21:26,867 And now it comes. 219 00:21:28,369 --> 00:21:30,163 Your betrothed gives you leave 220 00:21:30,247 --> 00:21:32,582 of her own free will to continue partaking of. 221 00:21:33,416 --> 00:21:35,669 Was I the duck or the goose? 222 00:21:35,751 --> 00:21:38,130 I've come to meet my fate and you make a jape of it? 223 00:21:39,839 --> 00:21:41,799 Look, Rhaenyra will be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms 224 00:21:41,883 --> 00:21:44,010 and you will be her king consort. 225 00:21:45,011 --> 00:21:47,096 Think of the tournament, 226 00:21:47,180 --> 00:21:49,724 the feast, the battles at sea. 227 00:21:52,435 --> 00:21:55,355 Will you wear your crown today, Your Grace? 228 00:21:56,815 --> 00:21:58,150 You're a fool. 229 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:08,492 You will need a sworn protector. 230 00:22:29,556 --> 00:22:32,099 This is better than we could've hoped for. 231 00:22:37,439 --> 00:22:39,356 She has a paramour of her own. 232 00:22:42,193 --> 00:22:43,737 I wonder who it is. 233 00:23:06,968 --> 00:23:09,304 Did sleep flee you as well this morning? 234 00:23:10,680 --> 00:23:12,598 I needed to see you, Princess. 235 00:23:13,557 --> 00:23:15,519 I confess I had a similar desire. 236 00:23:20,856 --> 00:23:25,569 You have confided in me now and then over the years of our acquaintance. 237 00:23:25,653 --> 00:23:32,160 I feel, forgive me, that I know you... a bit. 238 00:23:34,663 --> 00:23:36,580 You know more than a bit. 239 00:23:39,625 --> 00:23:45,382 I've heard you say so many times how you loathe the lot of your position, 240 00:23:45,464 --> 00:23:47,843 that you are to be married off at your father's whim 241 00:23:47,925 --> 00:23:50,511 with no thought given to the yearning of your own heart, 242 00:23:50,595 --> 00:23:53,515 and now the day comes. 243 00:23:54,891 --> 00:23:58,811 Ser Laenor is a good and decent man, but you did not choose him. 244 00:23:59,813 --> 00:24:03,942 - He was chosen for you. - That's true. 245 00:24:06,611 --> 00:24:08,529 If there were another path... 246 00:24:09,698 --> 00:24:11,615 one that led to freedom... 247 00:24:12,534 --> 00:24:13,576 would you tread it? 248 00:24:15,369 --> 00:24:17,955 Rhaenyra, before I came here, 249 00:24:18,038 --> 00:24:20,916 I was a knight in the Storm lands. 250 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:23,170 I have deep knowledge of the port at Sun spear 251 00:24:23,252 --> 00:24:25,422 where I've seen the ships of Essos setting sail 252 00:24:25,505 --> 00:24:27,840 with their hulls full of oranges and cinnamon 253 00:24:27,923 --> 00:24:30,050 and I've always wished to see where they went. 254 00:24:32,052 --> 00:24:33,637 Are you asking for leave? 255 00:24:35,056 --> 00:24:37,601 I'm asking you to come with me... 256 00:24:39,144 --> 00:24:41,061 away from all of this. 257 00:24:41,855 --> 00:24:44,816 From the burdens and indignities of your inheritance. 258 00:24:44,900 --> 00:24:48,278 Let us leave it all behind and see the world together... 259 00:24:50,113 --> 00:24:51,615 where we'll be nameless, 260 00:24:51,698 --> 00:24:53,490 and free... 261 00:24:54,241 --> 00:24:56,744 free to go where we like, to love as we like. 262 00:24:58,454 --> 00:24:59,998 In Essos... 263 00:25:02,666 --> 00:25:04,251 you could marry me. 264 00:25:08,173 --> 00:25:09,965 A marriage for love, 265 00:25:10,049 --> 00:25:11,718 not for the crown. 266 00:25:36,742 --> 00:25:39,871 I am the crown, Ser Criston. 267 00:25:42,123 --> 00:25:43,666 Or I will be. 268 00:25:45,210 --> 00:25:47,796 I may chafe at my duties, 269 00:25:47,878 --> 00:25:51,048 but do you think I would choose infamy 270 00:25:51,132 --> 00:25:54,760 in exchange for a bushel of oranges or a ship to Asshai? 271 00:25:58,222 --> 00:25:59,598 It is my duty 272 00:25:59,682 --> 00:26:02,769 to marry a nobleman from a great house 273 00:26:02,852 --> 00:26:05,396 and Ser Laenor will make a fine husband. 274 00:26:09,858 --> 00:26:11,778 But my... 275 00:26:12,778 --> 00:26:14,321 my marriage... 276 00:26:15,740 --> 00:26:17,866 does not have to be the end. 277 00:26:20,787 --> 00:26:25,709 Ser Criston, Laenor and I have an understanding. 278 00:26:27,501 --> 00:26:31,338 I've granted him leave to pursue his own interests... 279 00:26:32,464 --> 00:26:34,425 and in turn, he's granted me the same. 280 00:26:41,682 --> 00:26:43,809 So you want me to be your whore? 281 00:26:46,313 --> 00:26:48,856 I want us to continue as we began, 282 00:26:48,940 --> 00:26:52,568 with you as my sworn protector, my white knight. 283 00:26:52,652 --> 00:26:54,445 I took an oath. 284 00:26:56,280 --> 00:26:59,659 As a knight of your Kings guard. 285 00:26:59,742 --> 00:27:01,702 An oath of chastity. I've broken it. 286 00:27:01,786 --> 00:27:04,204 - I won't tell anyone... - I've soiled my white cloak. 287 00:27:04,288 --> 00:27:07,208 And it's the only thing I have to my fucking name! 288 00:27:09,877 --> 00:27:13,464 I thought if we were married, I might be able to restore it. 289 00:27:20,221 --> 00:27:22,307 The Iron Throne looms larger than me, 290 00:27:22,390 --> 00:27:25,934 larger than anyone in my family. 291 00:27:26,019 --> 00:27:29,646 Aegon the Conqueror united the Seven Kingdoms 292 00:27:29,730 --> 00:27:31,648 and put them on a path... 293 00:27:32,442 --> 00:27:33,734 Ser Criston. 294 00:28:21,657 --> 00:28:23,159 - Fetch the Maester! - Get back. 295 00:28:23,242 --> 00:28:24,993 Get Mellos! Get back! 296 00:28:25,077 --> 00:28:26,621 Prepare the crucible. 297 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:29,665 We'll need leeches. 298 00:28:33,586 --> 00:28:34,921 Ser Criston... 299 00:28:36,423 --> 00:28:37,548 you've been summoned. 300 00:28:39,217 --> 00:28:41,344 I left the Princess just minutes ago. 301 00:28:42,345 --> 00:28:43,887 Not the Princess, ser. 302 00:28:44,596 --> 00:28:45,848 The Queen. 303 00:29:00,613 --> 00:29:02,156 Ser Criston, Your Grace. 304 00:29:06,536 --> 00:29:08,454 That will be all. 305 00:29:21,134 --> 00:29:24,971 I fear I must question you on a delicate matter, Ser Criston. 306 00:29:28,098 --> 00:29:30,226 I am your servant as always, my Queen. 307 00:29:31,853 --> 00:29:33,980 It concerns our dear Princess Rhaenyra. 308 00:29:35,397 --> 00:29:36,523 Please. 309 00:30:02,717 --> 00:30:05,886 You are her sworn protector and rightly loyal to her. 310 00:30:07,096 --> 00:30:08,640 I am. 311 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:14,436 The night of Daemon's return... 312 00:30:17,231 --> 00:30:18,775 there's been a rumor... 313 00:30:19,776 --> 00:30:24,321 or rather, my father received an accounting of... 314 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:28,576 a lapse of morals 315 00:30:28,660 --> 00:30:32,579 that may have occurred between... 316 00:30:35,750 --> 00:30:38,920 It is, of course, unthinkable for me to question the virtue of the Princess, 317 00:30:39,002 --> 00:30:40,963 whom I hold in highest regard, 318 00:30:41,047 --> 00:30:45,300 but, I did, however, wonder if... 319 00:30:52,683 --> 00:30:55,811 I'm not unaware that in flush of youth... 320 00:30:56,895 --> 00:30:58,439 there may be errors made... 321 00:30:59,898 --> 00:31:02,484 breaches in resolve, 322 00:31:02,568 --> 00:31:05,488 - breaches, or rather lapses... - It happened, Your Grace. 323 00:31:11,243 --> 00:31:13,162 The sin you allude to. 324 00:31:16,290 --> 00:31:17,541 I have committed it. 325 00:31:21,421 --> 00:31:24,339 At her instigation, it is true, but that should... 326 00:31:25,592 --> 00:31:27,134 It is no excuse. 327 00:31:30,096 --> 00:31:31,681 My oath has been broken. 328 00:31:32,765 --> 00:31:34,308 I have dishonored myself. 329 00:31:36,059 --> 00:31:37,979 I deserve no consideration. 330 00:31:42,232 --> 00:31:43,358 But if... 331 00:31:44,568 --> 00:31:48,990 as a clement Queen, you are inclined to pity... 332 00:31:50,450 --> 00:31:51,992 I would ask only this... 333 00:31:54,578 --> 00:31:57,164 that rather than gelding me 334 00:31:57,248 --> 00:31:59,375 and having me tortured 335 00:32:00,209 --> 00:32:03,171 you would sentence me mercifully to death. 336 00:32:18,894 --> 00:32:21,439 Thank you for your honesty, Ser Criston. 337 00:32:31,365 --> 00:32:32,866 You may go. 338 00:33:03,647 --> 00:33:07,192 Rest now, Your Grace. I will bring the leeches. 339 00:33:07,943 --> 00:33:09,987 If I may, Grand Maester, 340 00:33:10,070 --> 00:33:13,615 I took the liberty of preparing a fresh set 341 00:33:13,700 --> 00:33:17,744 of herbal poultices that might be more effective. 342 00:33:17,828 --> 00:33:20,373 That will not be necessary, Orwyle. 343 00:33:20,455 --> 00:33:24,000 The leechings have always brought His Grace relief. 344 00:33:43,104 --> 00:33:45,021 To help him sleep. 345 00:33:55,657 --> 00:33:56,951 Where's the Queen? 346 00:33:59,578 --> 00:34:02,623 I was given to understand that she is otherwise occupied, Your Grace. 347 00:34:23,101 --> 00:34:25,228 Will I be remembered as a good king, Lyonel? 348 00:34:27,315 --> 00:34:28,440 Your Grace? 349 00:34:29,608 --> 00:34:33,112 What will they say of me when the histories are written? 350 00:34:34,070 --> 00:34:36,657 I have neither fought nor conquered, 351 00:34:36,740 --> 00:34:38,992 nor suffered any great defeat. 352 00:34:41,036 --> 00:34:43,581 Some might call that good fortune. 353 00:34:46,166 --> 00:34:49,128 It hardly makes a good song, does it? 354 00:34:49,211 --> 00:34:52,047 To be sung at feasts in a hundred years... 355 00:34:52,130 --> 00:34:53,673 five hundred. 356 00:34:57,094 --> 00:34:59,931 You have carried King Jaehaerys's legacy. 357 00:35:01,014 --> 00:35:03,726 And kept the realm strong. 358 00:35:03,809 --> 00:35:05,436 Is it not better to live in peace 359 00:35:05,519 --> 00:35:08,438 than to have songs sung after you are dead? 360 00:35:09,356 --> 00:35:10,775 Perhaps. 361 00:35:12,610 --> 00:35:15,530 But there is a part of me wishes I'd been tested. 362 00:35:17,072 --> 00:35:19,699 I often think that in the crucible, 363 00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:22,327 I may have been forged a different man. 364 00:35:24,329 --> 00:35:28,751 Many that are tested, only wish to have been spared it. 365 00:35:31,128 --> 00:35:33,922 Another lord might assure me that I would rise like 366 00:35:34,005 --> 00:35:35,882 Aegon the Conqueror given the chance. 367 00:35:35,967 --> 00:35:37,760 - Your Grace, that is... - You're right. 368 00:35:38,260 --> 00:35:41,179 You're right as always. 369 00:35:43,974 --> 00:35:46,518 It is perhaps best not to know. 370 00:36:34,317 --> 00:36:36,318 It is with great pleasure 371 00:36:36,402 --> 00:36:39,697 that His Grace, King Viserys, announces the start 372 00:36:39,780 --> 00:36:42,324 of the royal wedding celebrations. 373 00:36:44,327 --> 00:36:48,623 House Lannister with their lord, Jason Lannister. 374 00:36:48,706 --> 00:36:52,751 Lord Paramount of the West, and Master of Casterly Rock. 375 00:36:54,003 --> 00:36:57,632 House High tower with their lord, Hobert High tower. 376 00:36:57,715 --> 00:37:00,885 Beacon of the South, Defender of the Citadel, 377 00:37:00,967 --> 00:37:02,344 the Voice of Old town... 378 00:37:15,106 --> 00:37:16,900 Congratulations, Your Grace. 379 00:37:16,983 --> 00:37:19,320 You have made a fine match for the Princess. 380 00:37:19,402 --> 00:37:20,987 Thank you, Lord Jason. 381 00:37:21,072 --> 00:37:23,074 I could think of no better man than Ser Laenor. 382 00:37:24,574 --> 00:37:27,244 Well, if this is only the welcome feast, 383 00:37:27,327 --> 00:37:30,831 I admit, I cannot imagine what you might have planned for the wedding. 384 00:37:30,914 --> 00:37:33,458 My daughter is the future queen. 385 00:37:34,460 --> 00:37:37,213 I wanted this to be a wedding for the histories. 386 00:37:38,797 --> 00:37:40,173 Where is the Queen? 387 00:37:40,257 --> 00:37:42,175 I had hoped to pay my respects. 388 00:37:44,010 --> 00:37:48,181 I understand the Queen is still readying herself for the celebrations. 389 00:37:48,264 --> 00:37:50,393 This is why men wage war 390 00:37:51,268 --> 00:37:53,688 because women would never be ready for the battle in time. 391 00:37:58,900 --> 00:38:01,570 Your presence is always such a pleasure, Lord Jason. 392 00:38:01,653 --> 00:38:04,407 Princess, Your Grace. 393 00:38:14,666 --> 00:38:18,920 Your Grace, Princess Rhaenyra, congratulations are in order. 394 00:38:19,755 --> 00:38:22,550 We are very honored to have you as a guest, Ser Gerold. 395 00:38:22,632 --> 00:38:24,592 I must say, I was most distressed 396 00:38:24,677 --> 00:38:27,596 to hear of the Lady Rhea's tragic passing. 397 00:38:28,472 --> 00:38:30,099 I'm very sorry for your loss. 398 00:38:30,181 --> 00:38:32,476 Lady Rhea was a unique character. 399 00:38:33,059 --> 00:38:36,230 Her kind is not soon to be seen again. 400 00:38:36,313 --> 00:38:39,233 If there is anything the crown might do to aid House Royce... 401 00:38:47,742 --> 00:38:50,702 Lord Corlys of House Velaryon. 402 00:38:50,786 --> 00:38:53,748 Lord of the Tides, Master of Driftmark. 403 00:38:53,831 --> 00:38:57,293 And his lady wife, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen. 404 00:38:57,376 --> 00:39:00,838 And their son and heir, Ser Laenor Velaryon, 405 00:39:00,920 --> 00:39:03,465 the future king consort. 406 00:39:44,840 --> 00:39:47,092 - My Betrothed. - My Betrothed. 407 00:41:10,885 --> 00:41:14,762 Be welcome, as we join together in celebration. 408 00:41:16,264 --> 00:41:17,807 Tonight is only its beginning. 409 00:41:18,726 --> 00:41:21,311 We honor the crown's oldest 410 00:41:21,394 --> 00:41:24,481 and fiercest ally, House Velaryon. 411 00:41:27,067 --> 00:41:32,155 Reaching back to the days of Old Valyria and the Age of Dragons. 412 00:41:33,907 --> 00:41:36,827 With House Targaryen and... 413 00:42:15,740 --> 00:42:17,409 The King will not be happy. 414 00:42:17,492 --> 00:42:19,619 Right in the midst of his speech. 415 00:42:30,880 --> 00:42:33,259 The beacon on the High tower, 416 00:42:33,342 --> 00:42:37,137 do you know what color it glows when Old town calls its banners to war? 417 00:42:38,137 --> 00:42:39,264 Green. 418 00:42:51,150 --> 00:42:53,070 Congratulations, stepdaughter. 419 00:42:53,945 --> 00:42:55,864 What a blessing this is for you. 420 00:43:07,876 --> 00:43:09,128 Please be seated. 421 00:43:18,387 --> 00:43:19,762 Where was I? 422 00:43:19,847 --> 00:43:21,764 The joining of the two houses, Your Grace. 423 00:43:21,849 --> 00:43:23,309 Yeah. 424 00:43:24,726 --> 00:43:25,811 Yes. 425 00:43:31,608 --> 00:43:37,197 With House Targaryen and House Velaryon united, 426 00:43:37,280 --> 00:43:41,327 I hope to herald in a second Age of Dragons 427 00:43:41,409 --> 00:43:42,494 in Westeros. 428 00:43:53,463 --> 00:43:57,134 And after tonight's small affair... 429 00:43:59,010 --> 00:44:02,347 seven days of tournament and feasting. 430 00:44:05,601 --> 00:44:07,143 At the end of it all... 431 00:44:08,394 --> 00:44:11,731 At the end of it all, a royal wedding... 432 00:44:12,648 --> 00:44:14,193 between my daughter, 433 00:44:15,193 --> 00:44:16,320 my heir... 434 00:44:17,153 --> 00:44:18,697 your future Queen... 435 00:44:19,655 --> 00:44:23,577 and Ser Laenor Velaryon, the heir to Driftmark. 436 00:45:16,255 --> 00:45:17,840 I was never much of a dancer. 437 00:45:17,922 --> 00:45:19,275 It's not much different to combat. 438 00:45:19,298 --> 00:45:21,552 I shall hope for a different outcome. 439 00:46:35,626 --> 00:46:39,003 - Your Grace. - We thank you for coming, uncle. 440 00:46:39,086 --> 00:46:41,715 I worried that given leave of your father's shadow, 441 00:46:41,797 --> 00:46:45,052 you might wither in King's Landing's sun. 442 00:46:45,135 --> 00:46:47,094 But you stood tall. 443 00:46:48,347 --> 00:46:50,681 Know that Old town stands with you. 444 00:47:17,458 --> 00:47:22,047 In the Vale, men are made to answer for their crimes. 445 00:47:23,965 --> 00:47:25,717 Even Targaryens. 446 00:47:26,342 --> 00:47:27,342 Who are you? 447 00:47:27,385 --> 00:47:30,304 Ser Gerold Royce of Runestone. 448 00:47:32,139 --> 00:47:33,432 And? 449 00:47:42,233 --> 00:47:45,820 I am cousin to your late lady wife. 450 00:47:45,903 --> 00:47:49,032 Yes. Terrible thing. 451 00:47:49,115 --> 00:47:52,411 I'm positively bereft. Such a tragic accident. 452 00:47:52,494 --> 00:47:55,454 You know better than anyone, it was no accident. 453 00:47:55,539 --> 00:47:57,498 Are you confessing some guilt, Ser Gerold? 454 00:47:57,583 --> 00:48:00,335 I am making an accusation. 455 00:48:03,088 --> 00:48:06,507 In King's Landing, men are made to answer for their slanders. 456 00:48:06,592 --> 00:48:08,302 Even old bronze cunts like you. 457 00:48:10,971 --> 00:48:12,322 The truth is, I'm glad you've come. 458 00:48:12,347 --> 00:48:14,891 I wish to speak to you about my inheritance. 459 00:48:15,851 --> 00:48:18,811 - What inheritance? - Lady Rhea and I had no heirs. 460 00:48:18,894 --> 00:48:22,023 As her husband, whatever she was due now passes to me. 461 00:48:23,775 --> 00:48:28,195 She stood to inherit all of Runestone. Did she not? 462 00:48:31,742 --> 00:48:33,909 After my niece's wedding, I plan to fly to the Eyrie 463 00:48:33,994 --> 00:48:35,536 and petition Lady Jeyne myself. 464 00:48:35,621 --> 00:48:37,956 Perhaps I'll see you there, Ser Gerold. 465 00:49:51,655 --> 00:49:54,574 Has anybody ever told you you're nearly as pretty as your brother? 466 00:49:55,199 --> 00:49:57,494 You flatter me, my Prince. 467 00:49:57,577 --> 00:50:00,163 - I was sorry to hear about your lady wife. - Don't be, I wasn't. 468 00:50:01,206 --> 00:50:02,833 My lady was never very kind to me. 469 00:50:02,916 --> 00:50:04,376 I know who it is. 470 00:50:05,585 --> 00:50:07,545 The handsome paramour. 471 00:50:07,628 --> 00:50:08,628 Who? 472 00:50:09,547 --> 00:50:11,090 Ser Criston Cole. 473 00:50:11,925 --> 00:50:15,137 - Her sworn protector? - Look at him. 474 00:50:15,219 --> 00:50:18,014 The man is fully cunt-struck. 475 00:50:18,097 --> 00:50:22,184 A Targaryen prince, a dashing knight, and a dragon rider. 476 00:50:22,268 --> 00:50:23,954 You appear to be every young maiden's dream. 477 00:50:23,978 --> 00:50:25,938 That's only because you don't know me yet. 478 00:50:26,021 --> 00:50:28,400 I believe Ser Criston has bloodied that white cloak of his 479 00:50:28,483 --> 00:50:30,818 - with your bride's maidenhead. - Keep your voice down. 480 00:50:30,902 --> 00:50:33,112 Perhaps that is something we might remedy, my Prince. 481 00:50:33,195 --> 00:50:34,195 Perhaps it is. 482 00:50:35,699 --> 00:50:39,536 This is a good thing. She knows your secret, 483 00:50:39,619 --> 00:50:40,704 and now you know hers. 484 00:50:47,210 --> 00:50:48,210 Hey! 485 00:50:54,842 --> 00:50:55,842 Hey! 486 00:50:57,846 --> 00:50:58,846 Hey! 487 00:51:04,894 --> 00:51:05,894 Hey! 488 00:51:08,063 --> 00:51:09,063 Hey! 489 00:51:11,443 --> 00:51:13,402 They make a handsome match, don't they? 490 00:51:14,362 --> 00:51:15,530 What? 491 00:51:16,447 --> 00:51:18,365 The Princess and Ser Laenor. 492 00:51:21,827 --> 00:51:22,827 Hey! 493 00:51:28,043 --> 00:51:30,545 Ser Joffrey Lonmouth, 494 00:51:30,628 --> 00:51:32,463 or the Knight of Kisses, they call me, 495 00:51:32,547 --> 00:51:34,840 though I don't know why. 496 00:51:35,634 --> 00:51:37,302 I'm on watch. What's your business? 497 00:51:37,385 --> 00:51:40,096 You don't know me, Ser Criston. 498 00:51:40,179 --> 00:51:42,349 But we are both deeply invested in this union. 499 00:51:42,849 --> 00:51:43,849 Hey! 500 00:51:45,726 --> 00:51:48,896 If you have something to say, Ser Joffrey, speak it. 501 00:51:48,980 --> 00:51:51,106 Ser Laenor is quite dear to me. 502 00:51:52,150 --> 00:51:55,277 As I know the Princess is to you. 503 00:51:57,322 --> 00:51:59,782 We should swear to each other to guard them, 504 00:51:59,865 --> 00:52:03,411 and their secrets, because if those are kept safe... 505 00:52:06,081 --> 00:52:07,998 then so are we all. 506 00:52:28,603 --> 00:52:29,603 Hey! 507 00:52:32,648 --> 00:52:33,648 Hey! 508 00:52:36,360 --> 00:52:37,360 Hey! 509 00:52:51,585 --> 00:52:54,588 - May I, Ser Harwin? - Of course, my Prince. 510 00:53:03,387 --> 00:53:04,387 Hey! 511 00:53:58,860 --> 00:53:59,902 Hey! 512 00:54:13,083 --> 00:54:14,583 What in the Seven Hells is going on? 513 00:54:16,335 --> 00:54:17,670 Laenor! 514 00:54:52,496 --> 00:54:54,416 - Stop this! - Where's Rhaenyra? 515 00:55:14,728 --> 00:55:16,478 Princess? 516 00:55:27,322 --> 00:55:28,867 Put me down! 517 00:56:22,045 --> 00:56:26,215 The love of the Seven is holy and eternal. 518 00:56:27,175 --> 00:56:30,094 The source of life and love. 519 00:56:31,679 --> 00:56:36,059 We stand here tonight in thanks and praise 520 00:56:36,141 --> 00:56:39,686 to join two souls as one. 521 00:56:44,818 --> 00:56:46,068 Father... 522 00:56:48,612 --> 00:56:49,947 Mother... 523 00:56:52,157 --> 00:56:53,492 Warrior... 524 00:56:54,786 --> 00:56:56,121 Smith... 525 00:56:57,371 --> 00:56:58,706 Maiden... 526 00:56:59,541 --> 00:57:01,041 Crone... 527 00:57:01,708 --> 00:57:03,253 Stranger. 528 00:57:05,295 --> 00:57:07,840 Hear now their vows. 529 00:57:09,634 --> 00:57:12,554 I am yours and you are mine. 530 00:57:15,347 --> 00:57:17,057 Whatever may come. 531 00:57:20,186 --> 00:57:22,521 I am yours and you are mine. 532 00:57:23,565 --> 00:57:24,898 Whatever may come. 533 00:57:25,775 --> 00:57:30,155 Here, in the presence of gods and men, 534 00:57:30,237 --> 00:57:31,780 I proclaim... 535 00:57:33,282 --> 00:57:35,827 Laenor of House Velaryon... 536 00:57:37,996 --> 00:57:41,456 Rhaenyra of House Targaryen, 537 00:57:41,541 --> 00:57:43,458 to be man and wife. 538 00:57:47,088 --> 00:57:49,090 One flesh... 539 00:57:49,965 --> 00:57:51,509 one heart... 540 00:57:52,552 --> 00:57:54,094 one soul... 541 00:57:55,804 --> 00:57:58,349 now and forever. 542 00:57:59,184 --> 00:58:01,101 Ser Criston.