S02E04

Garden of Bones

Full screenplay script transcript for Game of Thrones S02E04: Garden of Bones

24 Scenes498 Lines
Scene 1

Opening Scene

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Thunder rumbles through the darkness. It is raining at the gold cloak encampment. Two gold cloaks are arguing over who is the best fighter.
Guard #1
It's got to be the Mountain. He's the biggest. He's the strongest.
Rennick
Bulls are bigger than lions. Doesn't mean I'd pick a bull in a fight.
Guard #1
If the bull had fangs and claws, I would. Right, the Mountain or our man Jaime.
Rennick
If he ever gets out.
Guard #1
Loras Tyrell?
Rennick
Loras Tyrell. He's prettier than the Queen.
Guard #1
I don't care about pretty. He's better with a sword than any of them.
Rennick
How good could he be? He's been stabbing Renly Baratheon for years, and Renly ain't dead.
They laugh, and a horse neighs nervously.
Rennick
The horses seem a little spooked to you? They're horses.
Guard #1
They get spooked by their own shadows.
Rennick
Shh. Do you hear that?
Guard #1
No.
Rennick
There's something out there.
The soldiers both stand to investigate the darkness. They move forward cautiously, until RENNICK lets out a loud fart. GUARD #1 jumps, and RENNICK laughs raucously.
Guard #1
Oh. Oh, you're a right little prick. You should see your face.
Rennick
I swear you pissed yourself. "Oh, who goes there? Ahh!"
Guard #1
There is something out there.
Rennick
Yeah, don't even try me.
Guard #1
Rennick.
Rennick
Do you think I'm an idiot?
Guard #1
Rennick!
GUARD #1 draws his sword. A direwolf leaps from the darkness and attacks RENNICK. The camera focuses on KING ROBB STARK's face in the darkness as RENNICK screams. ROBB and his Northern men sit quietly on their horses, listening as a pack of wolves descends upon the Lannister men.
Man
King in the North!
Men
The King in the North!
Scene 2

Ext. the Battlefield, The Next Morning

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The Northern forces have completed their assault on the encampment. The camera pans across bodies and wounded men in the mist. Horses neigh and soldiers cry out in pain. LORD ROOSE BOLTON and ROBB walk through the aftermath, followed by a handful of Northern soldiers.
Roose Bolton
Five Lannisters dead for every one of ours. They're dead. Take everything they've got. We've nowhere to keep all these prisoners. Barely enough food to feed our own.
Robb
We're not executing prisoners, Lord Bolton.
Roose Bolton
Of course, Your Grace. The officers will be useful. Some of them may be privy to Tywin Lannister's plans.
Robb
I doubt it.
Roose Bolton
Well, we'll learn soon enough. In my family, we say, "A naked man has few secrets. "A flayed man none."
Robb
My father outlawed flaying in the North.
Roose Bolton
We're not in the North.
Robb
We're not torturing them.
Roose Bolton
The high road's very pretty, but you'll have a hard time marching your army down it.
Robb
The Lannisters hold prisoners of their own. I won't give them an excuse to abuse my sisters.
Wounded Soldier
No, don't! Don't! Please!
Talisa
Shhh.
A WOUNDED SOLDIER struggles as TALISA removes his tattered pants and tries to tend to his bloody legs while another woman tries to help.
Talisa
The rot's set in.
Wounded Soldier
No, don't! No, don't!
Talisa
Shh.
Wounded Soldier
Please, don't! It'll get better. It doesn't even hurt.
Talisa
The rot will spread if we don't take the foot now
Wounded Soldier
No, you can't!
ROBB approaches, looking concerned as he struggles. ROBB kneels and holds the man down.
Wounded Soldier
Ser! Please, ser. I can't lose-
Robb
You'll die if she doesn't.
Wounded Soldier
I don't want to be a cripple, please.
Roose Bolton
Surely one of our men needs your attention more than this cub.
Talisa
Your men are not my men, my lord.
Robb
Put this in your mouth and lie down. You don't want to watch.
Wounded Soldier
No! You can't!
Robb
Bite on it. It's better than biting your own tongue, believe me.
ROBB holds the WOUNDED SOLDIER down as TALISA saws off his foot. He screams through the gag that ROBB placed in his mouth. ROBB watches the resigned TALISA saw through, impressed by her resolve.
Scene 3

Cut To: Another Part of the Battlefield

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A mounted soldier rides slowly, carrying the Stark banner. TALISA readies a cart carrying a wounded man. It starts forward, and TALISA looks exhausted. ROBB looks over at her. She notices and turns. ROBB approaches.
Robb
What's your name?
Talisa
Talisa.
Robb
Your last name?
Talisa
You want to know what side my family fights on?
Robb
You know my family name. You have me at a disadvantage.
Talisa
That boy lost his foot on your orders.
Robb
They killed my father.
Talisa
That boy did?
Robb
The family he fights for.
Talisa
Do you think he's friends with King Joffrey? He's a fisherman's son that grew up near Lannisport. He probably never held a spear before they shoved one in his hands a few months ago.
Robb
I have no hatred for the lad.
Talisa
That should help his foot grow back.
TALISA walks away in frustration, carrying a heavy pail. ROBB follows.
Robb
You'd have us surrender, end all this bloodshed. I understand. The country would be at peace and life would be just under the righteous hand of good King Joffrey.
Talisa
You're going to kill Joffrey?
Robb
If the gods give me strength.
Talisa
And then what?
Robb
I don't know. We'll go back to Winterfell. I have no desire to sit on the Iron Throne.
Talisa
So who will?
Robb
I don't know.
Talisa
You're fighting to overthrow a king, and yet you have no plan for what comes after?
Robb
First we have to win the war.
Frustrated, TALISA climbs onto a horse's cart, and signals it to start off.
Robb
You never told me where you're from.
Talisa
Volantis.
Robb
Volantis? You're far from home. The boy was lucky you were here.
Talisa
He was unlucky that you were.
TALISA rides away, and she and ROBB watch one another as she gets further and further away.
Scene 4

Int. Throne Room

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KING JOFFREY BARATHEON aims a crossbow at a kneeling LADY SANSA STARK while SANDOR "THE HOUND" CLEGANE stands by.
Joffrey
You're here to answer for your brother's latest treasons.
Sansa
Your Grace, whatever my traitor brother has done, I had no part. You know that. I beg you, please
Joffrey
Ser Lancel, tell her of this outrage.
SER LANCEL LANNISTER address the room, which is taken aback by his recounting.
Lancel
Using some vile sorcery, your brother fell on Stafford Lannister with an army of wolves. Thousands of good men were butchered. After the slaughter, the Northmen feasted on the flesh of the slain.
Joffrey
Killing you would send your brother a message.
Sansa
(cries)
Joffrey
But my mother insists on keeping you alive. Stand. So we'll have to send your brother a message some other way. Meryn.
SER MERYN TRANT approaches SANSA.
Joffrey
Leave her face. I like her pretty.
SANSA looks aghast at JOFFREY. MERYN punches her full-force in the stomach and she doubles over in pain. JOFFREY looks on cruelly as MERYN cuts SANSA's legs out from under her. She falls to the floor, wailing.
Joffrey
Meryn, my lady is overdressed. Unburden her.
MERYN rips SANSA's dress from the back. She cries in anguish.
Joffrey
If you want Robb Stark to hear us, we're going to have to speak louder.
MERYN raises his sword to hit SANSA.
Tyrion
What is the meaning of this?
MERYN holds, while LORD TYRION LANNISTER and BRONN enter the throne room. JOFFREY looks worried.
Tyrion
What kind of knight beats a helpless girl?
Meryn
The kind who serves his king, Imp.
Bronn
Careful, now. We don't want to get blood all over your pretty white cloak.
Tyrion
Someone get the girl something to cover herself with. She is to be your queen. Have you no regard for her honor?
Joffrey
I'm punishing her.
Tyrion
For what crimes? She did not fight her brother's battle, you half-wit.
Joffrey
You can't talk to me like that. The king can do as he likes!
Tyrion
The Mad King did as he liked. Has your Uncle Jaime ever told you what happened to him?
Meryn
No one threatens His Grace in the presence of the Kingsguard.
Tyrion
I'm not threatening the king, ser. I am educating my nephew. Bronn, the next time Ser Meryn speaks, kill him. That was a threat. See the difference?
MERYN stares daggers at TYRION. TYRION approaches SANSA and offers his hand. She takes it and stands. They walk out together.
Tyrion
I apologize for my nephew's behavior. Tell me the truth. Do you want an end to this engagement?
Sansa
I am loyal to King Joffrey, my one true love.
Tyrion
Lady Stark, you may survive us yet.
TYRION watches SANSA walk out of the chamber, in admiration of her strength and clever response.
Bronn
The little king's backed up. Clogged from balls to brains.
Tyrion
You think dipping his wick will cure what ails him?
Bronn
There's no cure for being a cunt. But the boy's at that age. And he's got nothing to do all day but pick wings off flies. Couldn't hurt to get some of the poison out.
Scene 5

Cut To: Red Keep Hallway

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THE HOUND stands in the hallway. JOFFREY enters.
Joffrey
What are you doing here, dog?
Hound
Your uncle left your nameday present and asked me to see that you got it.
Joffrey
And? What is it?
Hound
Look inside, Your Grace.
Scene 6

Int. Joffrey's Chambers

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JOFFREY enters his chambers to find ROS and DAISY waiting for him.
Daisy
Your Grace.
Ros
Happy nameday, Your Grace.
Joffrey
My nameday has passed.
Ros
We won't tell if you won't.
She moves to remove JOFFREY's pants. He rebuffs her.
Joffrey
No. Her. Touch her.
ROS undresses DAISY, who stands upon a table. They both giggle, and the second prostitute begins to kiss and fondle the other's stomach. JOFFREY watches, intrigued.
Joffrey
Could you hit her?
They giggle, and the first prostitute comes down to the floor and presents her ass. The second prostitute spanks her playfully.
Joffrey
My uncle sent you?
Daisy
Yes, Your Grace. He chose us himself.
Ros
Hmm.
JOFFREY comes closer and presents his large belt to ROS.
Joffrey
Use this.
ROS hesitates, but takes it. She swings firmly, and DAISY reacts, surprised but still enjoying the pain.
Joffrey
Harder.
DAISY looks worried. ROS hits her with more force, and DAISY cries in pain. ROS seems disgusted with herself. JOFFREY grabs her chin, roughly.
Joffrey
I said harder. He'd want me to get his money's worth.
ROS nods meekly. JOFFREY steps away. The spanking begins agian, harder than before. DAISY screams in pain. After multiple spankings, DAISY scrambles onto the bed, crying. Joffrey presents a mace to ROS, who takes it.
Ros
Your Grace, too much pain will spoil the pleasure.
JOFFREY cranks his crossbow. DAISY whimpers and shakes her head in fear. JOFFREY finishes setting the bow.
Daisy
Please, Your Grace.
Ros
Your Grace, if your uncle finds out
Joffrey
Oh, I want him to find out. You will bring her to his chambers when you're finished and show him what you've done, or the same thing will happen to you.
JOFFREY threatens her with the loaded crossbow. She pauses.
Joffrey
Begin.
DAISY begins to cry, and then ROS commences the painful beating with the mace, and the other girl responds with screams of agony.
Joffrey
Harder!
Scene 7

Ext: Stormlands, Renly's Camp

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RENLY's war camp is bustling. He walks up to LORD PETYR "LITTLEFINGER" BAELISH, who awaits him.
Renly
Well, if it isn't my favorite whoremonger. Pray I haven't kept you waiting long.
Littlefinger
Your Grace.
Renly
Now you do the Lannisters' bidding, is that it? Tell me, was my brother's body even cold before you secured your newest patron?
Littlefinger
I'm a practical man.
Renly
Just not a loyal one.
Littlefinger
And who would you have me be loyal to? Your brother's corpse?
Renly
I don't like you, Lord Baelish. I don't like your face. I don't like the words that come oozing out of your mouth. I don't want you in my tent one minute more than necessary. So tell me, why are you here?
LITTLEFINGER's eyes shift to LADY BRIENNE OF TARTH.
Renly
You can trust Brienne. Her loyalty comes without charge.
Littlefinger
You still have many friends at court, Your Grace, many who believe Ned Stark erred by not supporting your claim.
RENLY takes an apple and sits down.
Renly
Now I understand. You know I have the numbers. You know I'm marching on King's Landing. When I take the throne, you hope to retain your position. And your head.
Littlefinger
I would give priority to my head.
Renly
(snorts)
Littlefinger
I understand that you don't like me, and while that saddens me greatly, I did not come here today seeking your affection. When you march on King's Landing, you may find yourself facing a protracted siege or open gates.
RENLY ponders LITTLEFINGER's implications.
Scene 8

Cut To: Renly's Camp, Night

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LITTLEFINGER stands by a fire, warming himself. SER LORAS TYRELL and QUEEN MARGAERY TYRELL approach. LORAS peels off into a nearby tent while MARGAERY walks past LITTLEFINGER. He follows her.
Littlefinger
Your Grace.
Margaery
Lord Baelish.
Littlefinger
All of these tents look the same to me. Would you be so kind-
Margaery
It would be my pleasure. It took me weeks to learn my way around the camp. Twice I walked in on officers in stages of undress. And the moment I learn which tent is mine, we're on the move again.
Littlefinger
"Your tent"? Not "Our tent"? The king snores, perhaps? Or simply prefers solitude? Pressures of command, no doubt. Four kings vying for the throne.
Margaery
I am not tutored in warfare, but basic arithmetic favors the side with the greater numbers.
Littlefinger
If war were arithmetic, the mathematicians would rule the world. I did notice your brother entering His Grace's tent just now.
Margaery
The place of a Kingsguard is by the king's side.
Littlefinger
And on the night of your wedding, who was by the king's side then?
Margaery
You seem quite interested in our marriage.
Littlefinger
Your marriage is quite interesting. Not only to me, but to the realm. The marriage of a wealthy girl always breeds interest, if nothing else.
Margaery
You've never married, have you?
Littlefinger
I've been unlucky in my affections, sadly.
Margaery
That is sad. Though perhaps it's for the best. The whole notion of marriage seems to confuse you, so allow me to explain. My husband is my king, and my king is my husband. Here is your tent, Lord Baelish. Good night.
MARGAERY walks away and LITTLEFINGER bows in respect, then ponders.
Scene 9

Ext. Outside Qarth

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A lone horseman, KOVARRO, rides trots through the desert towards DAENERYS TARGARYEN, who looks lethargic and desperate.
Daenerys
(Valerian) This isn't your horse.
KOVARRO dismounts.
Kovarro
(Valerian) It was given to me by the Thirteen. The Elders of Qarth.
Daenerys
(Valerian) Qarth?
Kovarro
(Valerian) Three days to the east, on the sea.
Daenerys
(Valerian) Will they let us in?
Kovarro
(Valerian) They said they would be honored to receive the Mother of Dragons.
DAENERYS turns to SER JORAH MORMONT.
Daenerys
What do you know of this place?
Jorah
Only that the desert around their walls is called the Garden of Bones. Every time the Qartheen shut their gates on a traveler, the garden grows.
Scene 10

Ext. Riverlands, Outside Harrenhal

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LADY ARYA STARK, GENDRY, HOT PIE, and the other Night's Watch recruits are being led towards a misted, ruined Castle. There are groans and screams of pain as the recruits walk, their hands bound.
Man #3
Go on!
Man #4
You, keep moving!
Man
Bring her about!
Hot Pie
What kind of fire melts stone?
Arya
Dragonfire.
Hot Pie
There's dragons here?
Gendry
No, all the dragons are dead.
Hot Pie
What's that smell?
Arya
Dead people.
Soldier
Move.
Scene 11

Ext. Harrenhal, Prisoner Encampment

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Some prisoners are in chains. There are more screams of pain and the prisoners look dejected. Sounds of torture can be heard in the distance while ARYA, GENRY, and HOT PIE listen in horror.
Man
Please, please, no, no! No.
There is a cranking of chains, then a thud. The screaming stops.
Woman
He's dead. He was my son. My sister was three days ago. My husband, the day before that.
Gendry
They take someone every day?
Woman
(nods)
Arya
Does anyone live?
The WOMAN does not answer, and ARYA looks down, hopelessly. She and GENDRY share a glance.
Scene 12

Ext: Harrenhal, Prisoner Encampment, Night

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It is nighttime and raining. ARYA lies in the mud.
Arya
Joffrey. Cersei. llyn Payne. The Hound. Joffrey. Cersei. llyn Payne. The Hound. Joffrey. Cersei. llyn Payne. The Hound.
Scene 13

Ext. Stormlands, Renly's Camp

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CATELYN sits in her tent. LITTLEFINGER enters, and she rises.
Catelyn
How dare you?
Littlefinger
You may have heard false reports.
Catelyn
You betrayed Ned.
Littlefinger
Betrayed? I wanted him to serve as Protector of the Realm. I begged him to seize the moment.
Catelyn
I trusted you. My husband trusted you. And you repaid our faith with treachery.
Littlefinger
No, my lady.
Catelyn
Get out!
Littlefinger
Cat, I've I've loved you since I was a boy. It seems to me that fate has given us this chance
CATELYN draws a knife, threateningly. LITTLEFINGER pauses, thinking.
Catelyn
Have you lost your mind? Get out!
Littlefinger
Do you want to see your girls again? Sansa, more beautiful than ever? And Arya, just as wild as ever?
Catelyn
You have Arya, too?
Littlefinger
Both girls are healthy and safe. For now. But you know the Queen and you know Joffrey. I fear for their longevity if they remain in the capital.
CATELYN ponders, then lowers the knife and places it down.
Catelyn
What do you want?
Littlefinger
The Lannisters will trade your daughters for the Kingslayer.
Catelyn
Of course they will. Jaime Lannister for two girls? Robb will never agree to those terms.
Littlefinger
I'm not bringing these terms to him. I'm bringing them to you.
Catelyn
You think I keep secrets from my son?
Littlefinger
Robb has surprised them all with his skills in battle, but he's not a mother. Consider it, Cat. You may not get another chance. I've brought you a gift.
Catelyn
I don't want your gifts. A token of Tyrion Lannister's goodwill. He wants you to understand that this exchange of prisoners is offered in good faith.
Two servants enter and place down something heavy.
Catelyn
Good faith?
The servants bow and leave. CATELYN looks at LITTLEFINGER and her face goes ashen as she realizes what is in the chest before her.
Catelyn
What's this?
CATELYN kneels slowly over the chest and opens it. She looks down, sadly.
Littlefinger
Your husband was an honorable man. He should rest beside his family in the crypts beneath Winterfell. You may not believe
Catelyn
Get out.
Speechless, LITTLEFINGER leaves. CATELYN begins to cry. She slams the chest closed.
Scene 14

Ext: Harrenhal, Prisoner Encampment

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ARYA sleeps on the cold, wet ground. Soldiers wake up the prisoners with banging and shouting.
Man
Get up, you dogs!
The recruits stand up as the soldiers move through the camp. SER GREGOR "THE MOUNTAIN" CLEGANE strides into camp.
Hot Pie
That's him, the one who picks.
Arya
The Mountain. What are you doing?
Hot Pie
He told me he stares at him every day. That's why he doesn't get picked.
THE MOUNTAIN looks over the crowd. Most people look down, but HOT PIE meets his gaze, as does another PRISONER. The MOUNTAIN picks that PRISONER.
Mountain
You.
Soldier
Move, boy! Move!
HOT PIE is shocked and pisses himself for having listened to the other man.
Scene 15

Ext. Harrenhal, Torture Area

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The PRISONER is strapped into a chair, his neck and extremities bound. Panic fills his eyes as they tighten the straps and THE TICKLER begins his inquisition.
The Tickler
Is there gold and silver in the village?
Prisoner
I don't know.
The Tickler
Gems?
Prisoner
I didn't see any.
The Tickler
Where is the Brotherhood?
Prisoner
I don't know.
THE TICKLER gives permission to begin the torture. A soldier pulls out a squealing rat and places it into a bucket. The PRISONER's panic rises.
The Tickler
Where is the Brotherhood?
Prisoner
I don't know. Please.
The Tickler
Where is the Brotherhood?
Prisoner
I don't know.
The soldier attaches the bucket to the PRISONER's chest.
The Tickler
Which of the villagers aided them?
Prisoner
I don't know.
The Tickler
Who?
Prisoner
I-
THE TICKLER nods to the soldier, who pulls a flaming torch out of the fire.
The Tickler
Who?
Prisoner
I never saw. Please. Please, stop. Please, it's starting to-
The rat start to chew on the PRISONER's chest. His eyes widen in pain and panic.
The Tickler
Who?
Prisoner
I didn't see anyone help him. Take it off! Take it off!
The Tickler
Who helped him?
Prisoner
Ganes, the butcher, and his son.
The Tickler
That's better. You've been very helpful.
Prisoner
No, stop, please! What are you doing? Please, stop! Please, stop!
The soldier holds the flame to the bucket, and the rat trapped inside shrieks in constant fear.
Prisoner
No! No! I told you everything! No! No!
THE TICKLER looks on without pity.
Scene 16

Int. Harrenhal, Prisoner Encampment

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ARYA lies in the dark as rain falls.
Arya
Joffrey. Cersei. llyn Payne. The Hound.
Woman
Please, Polliver. Some food. Just a crust of bread.
POLLIVER punches the WOMAN and she collapses, crying. He then continues walking.
Arya
Polliver. The Mountain.
Scene 17

Ext. Stormlands

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Renly's Bannermen Sit Astride Their Horses On A Cliffside, Next To The Sea. A Strong Wind Blows. The Camera Zooms In To Show A Meeting Of The Baratheon Brothers
RENLY, CATELYN, LORAS, and BRIENNE facing KING STANNIS BARATHEON, SER DAVOS SEAWORTH, and MELISANDRE
Stannis
Lady Stark, I had not thought to find you in the Stormlands.
Catelyn
I had not thought to be here, Lord Stannis.
Renly
Can that truly be you?
Stannis
Who else might it be?
Renly
When I saw your standard, I couldn't be sure. Whose banner is that?
Stannis
My own.
Renly
I suppose if we used the same one, the battle would be terribly confusing. Why is your stag on fire?
Melisandre
The king has taken for his sigil the fiery heart of the Lord of Light.
Renly
Ah, you must be this fire priestess we hear so much about. Mmm, brother, now I understand why you found religion in your old age.
Stannis
Watch yourself, Renly.
Renly
No, no, I'm relieved. I never really believed you were a fanatic. Charmless, rigid, a bore, yes, but not a godly man.
Melisandre
You should kneel before your brother. He's the Lord's chosen, born amidst salt and smoke.
Renly
Born amidst salt and smoke? Is he a ham?
Stannis
That's twice I've warned you.
Catelyn
Listen to yourselves. If you were sons of mine, I would knock your heads together and lock you in a bedchamber until you remembered that you were brothers.
Stannis
It is strange to find you beside my brother, Lady Stark. Your husband was a supporter of my claim. Lord Eddard's integrity cost him his head. And you sit beside this pretender and chastise me.
Catelyn
We share a common enemy.
Stannis
The Iron Throne is mine by right. All those that deny that are my foes.
Renly
The whole realm denies it, from Dorne to the Wall. Old men deny it with their death rattle and unborn children deny it in their mother's wombs. No one wants you for their king. You never wanted any friends, brother. But a man without friends is a man without power.
Stannis
For the sake of the mother who bore us, I will give you this one night to reconsider. Strike your banners, come to me before dawn, and I will grant you your old seat in the Council. I'll even name you my heir until a son is born to me. Otherwise I shall destroy you.
RENLY quickly considers the offer.
Renly
Look across those fields, brother. Can you see all those banners?
Stannis
You think a few bolts of cloth will make you king?
Renly
No. The men holding those bolts of cloth will make me king.
Stannis
We shall see, Renly. Come the dawn, we shall see.
Melisandre
Look to your sins, Lord Renly. The night is dark and full of terrors.
STANNIS and his party ride off.
Renly
Would you believe I loved him once?
RENLY spurs his mount and his party heads in the opposite direction.
Scene 18

Ext. the Gates of Qarth

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DAENERYS and her Dothraki sit outside the gates of Qarth. The gates are closed.
Daenerys
I thought we were welcome.
Jorah
If you heard a Dothraki horde was approaching your city, you might do the same, Khaleesi.
Daenerys
Horde?
Qartheen soldiers line up outside the gate, at attention. A group of thirteen emissaries from the city walk forward from the gates. The plump SPICE KING leads the group.
Daenerys
My name is Daenerys-
Spice King
Daenerys Stormborn of the house Targaryen.
Daenerys
You know me, my lord?
Spice King
Only by reputation, Khaleesi. And I'm no lord, merely a humble merchant. They call you the Mother of Dragons.
Daenerys
And what should I call you?
Spice King
Oh, my name is quite long and quite impossible for foreigners to pronounce. I am simply a trader of spices. But we are the Thirteen, charged with the governance and protection of Qarth, the greatest city that ever was or will be.
Daenerys
The beauty of Quarth is legendary-
SPICE KING Qarth.
Daenerys
Qarth.
Spice King
Might we see the dragons?
DAENERYS looks back to the woven chest that holds the dragons on top of one of their horses. She is nervous and a bit desperate.
Daenerys
My friend, we have traveled very far. We have no food, no water. Once I see my people fed, I would be honored
Spice King
Forgive me, Mother of Dragons, but no man alive has seen a living dragon. Some of my more skeptical friends refuse to believe your children even exist. All we ask is the chance to see for ourselves.
Daenerys
I am not a liar.
Spice King
Oh, I don't think you are. But as I've never met you before, my opinion on the matter is of limited value.
Daenerys
Where I come from, guests are treated with respect, not insulted at the gates.
Spice King
Then perhaps you should return to where you come from. We wish you well.
The SPICE KING turns and walks away. DAENERYS steps follows with indignation, and he turns back around.
Daenerys
What are you doing? You promised to receive me.
Spice King
We have received you. Here we are, and here you are.
Daenerys
If you do not let us in, all of us will die.
Spice King
Which we shall deeply regret. But Qarth did not become the greatest city that ever was or will be by letting Dothraki savages through its gates.
The SPICE KING continues to the rest of the thirteen, and they begin their walk back into Qarth.
Jorah
Khaleesi, please be careful.
DAENERYS finds her resolve and steps forward. The soldiers react by leaning their spears forward in unison, clearly a warning.
Daenerys
Thirteen! When my dragons are grown, we will take back what was stolen from me and destroy those who have wronged me. We will lay waste to armies and burn cities to the ground. Turn us away and we will burn you first.
The SPICE KING steps forward from the thirteen.
Spice King
Ah. You are a true Targaryen. Only, as you said a moment ago, if we don't let you into the city, you will all die. And so-
XARO XHOAN DAXOS steps out from the back of the Thirteen.
Xaro
Retreating in fear from a little girl is unbecoming of the greatest city that ever was or will be.
Spice King
The discussion is over, Xaro Xhoan Daxos. The Thirteen have spoken.
Xaro
I am one of the Thirteen, and I am still speaking.
Spice King
The girl threatens to burn our city to the ground and you would invite her in for a cup of wine? She is the Mother of Dragons.
Xaro
Do you expect her to watch her people starve without breathing fire? I believe we can allow a few Dothraki through our gates without dooming our city. After all, here I am, a savage from the Summer Isles, and Qarth still stands.
DAENERYS recognizes that XARO is a potential ally, but the SPICE KING remains resolute.
Spice King
Our decision is final.
Xaro
Very well. I invoke soumai.
The Thirteen react, looking between themselves. XARO draws his dagger, pointing downward and grabs the blade with his left hand. DAENERYS looks to JORAH for council.
Xaro
I will vouch for her, her people, and her dragons, in accordance with the law.
XARO pulls the dagger up, slicing his palm deeply. He displays the wound to the Thirteen.
Spice King
Be it on your head.
Xaro
Welcome to Qarth, my lady.
The SPICE KING rejoins the Thirteen in frustration. XARO gestures a welcome to DAENERYS, and the gates open, noisily. DAENERYS and JORAH share a glance before the Dothraki band walk through the city gates. XARO joins her side.
Scene 19

Ext. Harrenhal, Torture Area

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A soldier mounts the head of the tortured PRISONER on a spike and descends a ladder. The Night's Watch recruits are still captive in the ruined building. They hand their heads in subjugation, trying not to be noticed.
The Mountain
(to Gendry) You.
GRENDRY and ARYA look at one another in panic. Soldiers grab GENDRY and he is bound in the torture chair.
The Tickler
Is there gold or silver in the village?
Gendry
I'm not from the village.
The Tickler
Where is the Brotherhood?
THE TICKLER sits, facing GENDRY while his soldier stands menacingly at his side.
Gendry
I don't know what that is.
ARYA stares. THE TICKLER nods to his helper to take action. The camera pans across the sullen crowd, including ARYA and HOT PIE. The soldier places a rat in a bucket and straps it to GENDRY'S chest.
Scene 20

Cut To: Harrenhal, Courtyard

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LORD TYWIN LANNISTER rides in, astride a white horse and flanked by gold coats. He looks around in disappointment. He is greeted by THE MOUNTAIN.
Man
You two. Take Lord Lannister's things to his quarters.
Tywin
What's this?
TYWIN dismounts while a soldiers takes the reigns of his horse. He then walks forward, inspecting the prisoners and their condition.
The Mountain
We weren't expecting you till tomorrow, Lord Tywin.
Tywin
Evidently not. Why are these prisoners not in their cells?
The Mountain
Cells are overflowing, my lord.
Polliver
This lot won't be here long. Don't need no permanent place. After we interrogate 'em, we usually just-
Tywin
Are we so well-manned that we can afford to discard able young bodies and skilled laborers?
He gets no response. TYWIN continues to inspect the prisoners, and addresses GENDRY.
Tywin
You, do you have a trade?
ARYA sits, expressionless, trying not to be noticed.
Gendry
Smith, my lord.
POLLIVER notices ARYA's attention and feels slighted. He draws his sword to threaten her.
Polliver
What are you looking at? Kneel! Kneel or I'll carve your lungs out, boy.
ARYA backs away, and TYWIN intervenes.
Tywin
He'll do no such thing. This one's a girl, you idiot, dressed as a boy. Why?
Arya
Safer to travel, my lord.
Tywin
Smart. More than I can say for this lot. Get these prisoners to work. Bring the girl. I need a new cupbearer.
The Mountain
My lord.
Scene 21

Int. Hallway Outside Tyrion's Chambers.

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TYRION answers the knocking on his door to find LANCEL LANNISTER.
Tyrion
Your visits are too few, cousin.
Lancel
Her Grace, the Queen Regent, commands you to release Grand Maester Pycelle. Here's your warrant.
LANCEL extends a scroll to TYRION, who takes it, unimpressed.
Tyrion
So it is. Will you take a cup with me? I find that mulled wine helps me sleep.
TYRION steps into his chamber and pours himself a cup of wine.
Lancel
I am here at Her Grace's behest, not to drink with you, Imp.
Tyrion
If my sister was so concerned for Pycelle, I would have thought she'd come herself. Instead she sends you. What am I to make of that?
Lancel
I don't care what you make of it, so long as you release your prisoner immediately.
LANCEL moves to leave, but TYRION does not let him.
Tyrion
And you've received these instructions directly from Cersei?
Lancel
As I said several times.
Tyrion
And you've waited this long to deliver the information?
Lancel
When the Queen Regent gives me a command, I carry it out without delay.
TYRION ponders the scroll, while LANCEL stands over his desk, annoyed.
Tyrion
Cersei must have great trust in you, allowing you into her chamber during the hour of the wolf.
LANCEL thinks carefully before responding.
Lancel
The Queen Regent has a great many responsibilities. She often works from dusk till dawn.
Tyrion
She must be very glad to have you helping her from dusk till dawn.
As TYRION walks past LANCEL, he catches a familiar aroma.
Tyrion
Ah. Lavender oil. She always loved lavender oil, even as a girl.
Lancel
I am a knight!
Tyrion
An anointed knight, yes. Tell me, did Cersei have you knighted before or after she took you into her bed? What? Nothing to say? No more warnings for me, ser?
Lancel
You will withdraw these filthy accusations.
Tyrion
Have you ever given any thought to what King Joffrey will have to say when he finds out you've been bedding his mother?
LANCEL sits and chokes out some frustration.
Lancel
It's not my fault!
Tyrion
Did she take you against your will? Can you not defend yourself, knight?
Lancel
Your own father, Lord Tywin, when I was named the King's squire, he told me to obey her in everything.
Tyrion
Did he tell you to fuck her, too?
Lancel
I only meant I did as I was bid.
Tyrion
Hated every moment of it, is that what you'll have me believe? A high place in court, a knighthood, my sister's legs spreading open for you at night. Oh, yes, it must have been terrible. Wait here. His Grace will want to hear this.
TYRION moves to leave the chamber to fetch JOFFREY. LANCEL falls to his knees and begs.
Lancel
Mercy! Mercy, my lord! I beg you.
Tyrion
Save it for Joffrey. He loves a good grovel.
Lancel
My lord, it was your sister's bidding, the Queen. I'll leave the city at once, I swear.
Tyrion
No, I think not.
Lancel
My lord?
Tyrion
You heard me. My father told you to obey my sister. Obey her. Stay close to her side. Keep her trust. Pleasure her whenever she requires. No one ever need know, as long as you keep faith with me. I want to know what Cersei is doing, where she goes, who she sees, what they talk of, everything. And you will tell me.
Lancel
Yes, my lord, I will. I swear it, as you command.
TYRION claps in celebration.
Tyrion
Oh, rise, rise. Let us drink to our understanding. Oh, you don't have a cup. Oh, well. Smile, cousin. My sister is a beautiful woman, and it's all for the good of the realm. Go back and tell her that I beg her forgiveness, that I want no more conflict between us and that, henceforth, I shall do nothing without her consent.
Lancel
But her demands?
Tyrion
Oh, I'll give her Pycelle.
Lancel
You will?
Tyrion
Yes, I'll release him in the morning. Cersei can keep him as a pet, if she wants, but I will not have him on the Council. I could swear that I had not harmed a single hair on his head, but that would not, strictly speaking, be true. Stay within one table length.
TYRION shuts the chamber door. LANCEL leans against the wall, feeling beaten.
Scene 22

Ext. the Stormlands Sea, Night

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A boat with a stag figurehead rocks on the calm seas. DAVOS approaches STANNIS on the deck.
Davos
Your Grace.
Stannis
Do your knuckle bones bring you luck?
Davos
Well, life's been good since you hacked them off, Your Grace. And it's four less fingernails to clean.
Stannis
Fewer.
Davos
Pardon?
Stannis
Four fewer fingernails to clean. Never understood why you had to wear them.
Davos
It reminds me of where I come from and where I am now. It reminds me of your justice. It was an honest punishment and you were good with the cleaver.
Stannis
You were a hero and a smuggler. A good act does not wash out the bad, nor a bad the good.
Davos
A lesson I've tried to teach my son.
Stannis
Does he listen?
Davos
To me? Gods, no. But if your Red Woman told him to leap from the crow's nest
Stannis
She has a name. I trust you've not forgotten your smuggler's tricks.
Davos
I've lived within the law for seventeen-
Stannis
I want you to be a smuggler this time.
Davos
Any shore, any night. What am I bringing ashore?
Stannis
The Red Woman. No one must know what you do and we'll not speak of this again.
Davos
I am true to Your Grace and always will be, but surely there are other ways, cleaner ways.
Stannis
Cleaner ways don't win wars.
DAVOS nods and walks away. STANNIS stares into the distance.
Scene 23

Ext. Stormlands, Shoreline

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DAVOS rows a boat into the shallows. MELISANDRE sits patiently.
Melisandre
Are you afraid, Onion Knight?
Davos
Someone once told me the night is dark and full of terrors.
Melisandre
You've carried more unpleasant cargo in your time. Are you a good man, Ser Davos Seaworth?
Davos
I'd say my parts are mixed, my lady, good and bad.
Melisandre
If half an onion is black with rot, it's a rotten onion. A man is good or he is evil.
Davos
And which are you?
Melisandre
Oh, good. I'm a knight myself, of sorts, a champion of light and life.
Davos
Well, that must be very nice for you.
DAVOS stows the oars and enters the water to lead the boat to shore. He pulls it onto the shore.
Melisandre
Do you love your wife?
Davos
I do.
Melisandre
Yet you have known other women.
Davos
Don't talk about my wife.
DAVOS secures the boat on the shore.
Melisandre
I'm not. I'm talking about other women. Like me, Ser Davos. You want me. You want to see what's beneath this robe.
DAVOS does not respond.
Melisandre
And you will.
MELISANDRE turns to grab something from the boat.
Scene 24

Int. a Cave

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DAVOS leads MELISANDRE through the cave, bearing a lantern.
Davos
Strange that this Lord of Light asks you to work in the shadows.
Melisandre
Shadows cannot live in the dark, Ser Davos. They are servants of light, the children of fire. And the brighter the flame, the darker they are.
DAVOS holds up the lantern to bars that obstruct their way.
Davos
These weren't here before. They've barred the passage.
Melisandre
They can't bar our passage.
MELISANDRE has disrobed, arms outstretched, revealing a swollen, fully pregnant belly. DAVOS is shocked at this sudden change.
Davos
Gods protect us.
Melisandre
There's only one god, Ser Davos, and he only protects those who serve him.
The lantern flares suddenly, surprising DAVOS, who retreats. MELISANDRE sits down behind him, and assumes a birthing position. She moans in pain as she gives birth. DAVOS watches in apprehension. MELISANDRE screams, and a foul spirit crawls from between her legs. It gathers strength and roars as it expands and takes to the air.