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S03E01

Valar Dohaeris

Full screenplay script and 486-line transcript across 28 scenes for Game of Thrones S03E01: Valar Dohaeris. Includes scene breakdowns for Tywin Denies Tyrion Casterly Rock ('Ill-Made, Spiteful Little Creature'). Key settings: Ext. Beyond the Wall - The Fist of the First Men, Ext: North of the Wall, Ext: Beyond the Wall.

28 Scenes486 Lines

Scene 1:Ext. Beyond the Wall - The Fist of the First Men

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The screen is black. A White Walker unleashes a horrendous screech. Weapons clash while men grunt and scream in the sounds of battle.
Man
Fall back!

Scene 2:Ext: North of the Wall

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It is dawn. The wind howls as SAMWELL TARLY runs, desperate and exhausted, through blizzard conditions of blinding snow.
Sam
(Panting and breathing heavily)
SAM comes to a halt. Just ahead, a Night's Watchman kneels in the snow.
Sam
Brother?
SAM approaches the kneeling figure, and realizes that the man is decapitated and holding his own lifeless head in his lap. SAM looks ill and defeated. Behind him, a figure strides towards him, axe drawn. SAM turns and his eyes widen as he sees the undead Free Folk striding towards him. The ghoul raises his axe to strike, and SAM recoils and falls. As the last moment, a direwolf pounces on the undead man, saving Sam's life. As SAM lies stunned, GHOST pulls the his attacker away by the ankle. The ghoul shakes his way free and claws forward to SAM, grabbing at his legs. As SAM scrambles backwards, a torch lights the ghoul on fire. Engulfed in flames, the undead wildling finally collapses. SAM looks up to see LORD COMMANDER JEOR MORMONT and the Night's Watch. He rises.
Jeor
Did you send the ravens?
SAM keeps his eyes on the ground in shame.
Jeor
Tarly, look at me. Did you send the ravens?
Sam
(Shakes his head.)
Jeor
That was your job. Your only job. We need to get back to the Wall. It's a long march. We know what's out there, but we have to make it, have to warn them or before winter's done, everyone you've ever known will be dead.

Scene 3:Ext: Beyond the Wall

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The party, including "RATTLESHIRT" LORD OF BONES, JON SNOW, and YGRITTE, return to the bustling wildling camp. A giant walks by, carrying a bundle of huge stakes. JON is awed.
Ygritte
First time you've seen a giant, Jon Snow?
Jon
(Nods)
The giant drives a large stake into the ground.
Ygritte
Well, don't stare too long. They're shy. When they stop being shy, they get angry. And when they're angry, I've seen them pound a man straight into the ground like a hammer on a nail.
The giant finishes his work and looks at JON, growling. The party continues to walk through the camp, and the wildlings heckle JON has he passes.
Man
Crow!
Boy
Crow!
Girl
Look over there!
Man
Crow!
Girl
Crow! Look over here! Look!
Woman
Ah, look, crow coming!
Boy
Crow!
Ygritte
You're wearing the wrong color.
Jon
Mance was a ranger.
Ygritte
In your hearts, all you crows want to fly free.
Jon
When I'm free, will I be free to go?
Boy
Crow!
Boy
Crow!
Boys throw rocks at JON.
Ygritte
Sure, you will.
YGRITTE swats a boy with her staff.
Boy
Oh! (laughter)
Ygritte
And I'll be free to kill you. Got no respect, this lot. Got no fathers to slap 'em when they're foul.
Jon
What happened to their fathers?
Ygritte
Some of them were killed by crows like you. Don't look so grim, Jon Snow. If Mance Rayder likes you, you'll live another day. And if he don't...

Scene 4:Int: A Free Folk Tent

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RATTLESHIRT, JON, and YGRITTE enter the tent. TORMUND GIANTSBANE eats hungrily by the fire.
Tormund
I smell a crow.
Rattleshirt
We killed his friends. Thought you'd want to question this one.
Tormund
What do we want with a baby crow?
Ygritte
This baby killed Qhorin Halfhand. He wants to be one of us.
TORMUND rises and stares at JON.
Tormund
That half-handed cunt killed friends of mine. Friends twice your size.
Jon
My father told me big men fall just as quick as little ones if you put a sword through their hearts.
Tormund
Plenty of little men tried to put their swords through my heart. And there's plenty of little skeletons buried in the woods. What's your name, boy?
Jon
Jon Snow.
JON kneels before TORMUND, mistaking him for MANCE RAYDER, the King-Beyond-the-Wall.
Jon
Your Grace.
The wildlings laugh
Tormund
Your Grace? Did you hear that? From now on, you'd better kneel every time I fart. ( Laughs. )
MANCE rises from the back of the tent.
Man
Stand, boy. We don't kneel for anyone beyond the Wall.
JON rises.
Man
So, you're Ned Stark's bastard. Thank you for the gift, Lord of Bones. You can leave us.
RATTLESHIRT leaves. YGRITTE gives JON a look, and exits as well.
Man
The girl likes you. You like her back, Snow? That why you want to join us?
Tormund
Don't panic, boy. This isn't the damned Night's Watch where we make you swear off girls.
Man
This chicken eater you thought was king is Tormund Giantsbane.
Tormund
Can't believe this pup killed the Halfhand.
Man
He was our enemy and I'm glad he's dead.
MANCE extends his hand, and JON shakes it. MANCE holds on firmly.
Man
He was my brother once. Back when he had a whole hand. What were you doing with him?
Jon
The Lord Commander sent me to the Halfhand for seasoning.
Man
Why?
Jon
He wants me to lead one day.
Man
But here you are, a traitor kneeling before the King-Beyond-the-Wall.
Jon
If I'm a traitor, then you are, too.
TORMUND glowers.
Man
Why do you want to join us, Jon Snow?
Jon
(Hesitates) I want to be free.
Man
No, I don't think so. I think what you want most of all is to be a hero. I'll ask you one last time ... why do you want to join us?
MANCE's guard rise and close in, menacingly.
Jon
We stopped at Craster's Keep on the way north. I saw...
Man
You saw what?
Jon
I saw Craster take his own baby boy and leave it in the woods. I saw what took it.
Man
You're telling me you saw one of them? And why would that make you desert your brothers?
Jon
Because when I told the Lord Commander, he already knew. Thousands of years ago, the First Men battled the White Walkers and defeated them. I want to fight for the side that fights for the living. Did I come to the right place?
Man
We'll need to find you a new cloak.

Scene 5:Ext. King's Landing

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Children chatter and play in the water outside of King's Landing

Scene 6:Int. King's Landing Whorehouse

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SER BRONN OF THE BLACKWATER and a WHORE lie abed, enjoying themselves.
Bronn
What if you took off that bit there?
Whore
Don't you want to leave something to the imagination?
Bronn
Trouble is, I've never had much imagination.
She rises.
Whore
I want you to take it off.
BRONN moves to remove it, and she tsks, putting her finger to her lips.
Whore
Mouth.
A door opens, and PODRICK PAYNE enters.
Podrick
Ser Bronn. Ser Bronn.
Bronn
I didn't hear that.
Podrick
Apologies, ser.
Bronn
Back away. Keep backing away till you're outside this establishment. Then back away some more.
Podrick
Lord Tyrion sent me.
Bronn
I will murder you, boy.
Podrick
He said it was a matter of life and death.

Scene 7:Int. Tyrion's Chambers

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Tyrion looks at his scar in the mirror. There is a knocking at the door.
Tyrion
Pod?
Cersei
It's your sister. The queen.
TYRION puts down the mirror and moves a stool to the door. He opens the door's window looks through the door to see QUEEN CERSEI LANNISTER and Kingsguard members SER MERYN TRANT and SER TARYN MANT.
Tyrion
What are they doing here?
Cersei
Protecting me, I assume. Will you let me in?
Tyrion
No, I don't think so.
Cersei
If I wanted to kill you, do you think I'd let a wooden door stop me?
TYRION considers.
Tyrion
They stay outside.
Cersei
I'm not afraid of you, little brother.
TYRION grabs an axe, and opens the door cautiously. As soon as CERSEI enters, he secures the door closed..
Tyrion
Why are you here?
Cersei
I wanted to see your face. They said you'd lost your nose, but it's not as gruesome as all that.
Tyrion
The man who cut me lost more than his nose.
Cersei
I should hope so. The rebels came for Joffrey's head, they lost their own. Thanks to Father.
Tyrion
Thanks to Father. Of course, it wasn't a rebel who tried to kill me.
Cersei
No? Curious. Bit of a comedown from chamber of the Hand. But then I don't suppose you need much room.
TYRION pours himself some wine.
Tyrion
Grand Maester Pycelle made the same joke. You must be proud to be as funny as a man whose balls brush his knees.
Cersei
You're meeting Father today?
Tyrion
How do you know that?
Cersei
Because I have hundreds of spies in my employ. The Master of Whisperers owes me a favor or two. Father told me. What do you want from him?
Tyrion
What do I want from him? He's my father. Do I need to want something? I'm sure he loves me dearly, as any father loves his child, his baby boy. Yet he hasn't come to visit once since arriving in King's Landing. I lay here, my face split in half, but Father never came.
Cersei
You're going to make me cry.
Tyrion
Why do you care what I want from him?
Cersei
Because you've slandered me to Father before.
Tyrion
Slandered? When?
Cersei
You told him I had my guards beat that servant girl at Casterly Rock.
Tyrion
You did have your guards beat her. A girl of nine, I believe.
Cersei
I was nine, too.
Tyrion
She lost an eye, if I remember correctly.
Cersei
If I remember correctly, she never stole a necklace again.
Tyrion
It's not slander if it's true.
Cersei
And what's this truth you plan on telling him today?
Tyrion
Why are you so nervous about what I'm going to say to Father?
Cersei
Because you're a liar. I expect you'll tell lies about me, about Joffrey.
Tyrion
Any lies in particular?
Cersei
You're a clever man, but you're not half as clever as you think you are.
Tyrion
Still makes me more clever than you.

Scene 8:Int. Outside Tyrion's Chambers

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TARYN MANT and MERYN TRANT stand guard. A door opens and BRONN and PODROCK enter.
Bronn
Oh, look at these two shining warriors. Ser Taryn Mant and... Ser Whosit of Whocares.
Meryn Trant
Ser Meryn Trant.
Bronn
Ser Bronn of the Blackwater.
Meryn Trant
You're no knight.
Bronn
Pod.
Podrick
Ser Bronn of the Blackwater was anointed by the king himself.
Meryn Trant
You're an up-jumped cutthroat, nothing more.
Bronn
That's exactly who I am. And you're a grub in fancy armor who's better at beating little girls than fighting men. Now, I have an appointment with Lord Tyrion.
BRONN strides forward, and the two guard block him.
Meryn Trant
You put your hand on that door, you lose the hand.
They begin to draw their weapons. At that moment, TYRION'S door opens, and CERSEI exits TYRION'S chambers. She walks away with MERYN TRANT and TARYN MANT. BRONN sheaths his dagger.

Scene 9:Ext. King's Landing

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TYRION, BRONN, and PODRICK walk along the wall.
Bronn
As much as I appreciate a walk in the sunshine, your lordship, I am wondering why you sent for me.
Tyrion
A number of people in this city want to kill me. You're here to protect me.
Bronn
I've been doing that for a while now.
Tyrion
Do you grow bored protecting me?
Bronn
I grow poor protecting you.
Tyrion
Poor? Poor? Under my patronage you've become a knight, you've served as Commander of the City Watch.
Bronn
Briefly.
Tyrion
I'm sure you filled your pockets.
Bronn
And now my pockets are empty. You've given me a taste for the finer things. And if you want me to carry on protecting you, you'll need to pay more.
Tyrion
I thought we were friends.
Bronn
We are. But I'm a sellsword. I sell my sword. I don't loan it out to friends as a favor.
Tyrion
How much?
Bronn
Double.
Tyrion
Double?
Bronn
I'm a knight now. Knights are worth double.
Tyrion
I don't even know how much I'm paying you now.
Bronn
Which means you can afford it.

Scene 10:Ext. Blackwater Bay

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SER DAVOS SEAWORTH lies on a rocky shore, bruised, battered, and dehydrated. He looks out to the sea and sees a boat in the distance. He climbs atop the rocks and starts waving. He removes his shirt in desperation and waves that as well.
Davos
Here. Here! Help me!
DAVOS starts to lose hope. Then a horn blows from the distant boat. He is relieved.

Scene 11:Cut To: Blackwater Bay, Later

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A ships' boat has made it to DAVOS. He greets them as they row to him.
Man
Who are you?
Davos
I was in the battle at Blackwater. I was a captain and a knight.
Man
Aye, ser, and serving which king?
DAVOS hesitates.
Davos
The one true king of Westeros... Stannis Baratheon.
The man smiles slightly and throws a rope to DAVOS.

Scene 12:Int. Salladhor's Ship

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DAVOS and SALLADHOR sit in the captain's quarters. DAVOS sits and SALLADHOR stands above him.
Salladhor
I thought you were dead. Everyone thought you were dead. And your son?
Davos
(Nods)
Salladhor
He may have swam ashore as you did.
Davos
No, the wildfire took him. I saw it.
Salladhor sits.
Salladhor
I'm so sorry, my friend. I, too, have lost a son. There is nothing worse in this world. But, Davos, you were a good father.
Davos
If I was a good father, he'd still be here. Stannis lives?
Salladhor
He licks his wounds at Dragonstone.
Davos
Will you take me there?
Salladhor
There is nothing for me at Dragonstone.
Davos
This war is not over.
Salladhor
Not for you, maybe. But for Salladhor Saan, the war is over.
Davos
We're both sworn to King Stannis.
Salladhor
I am sworn to no man. I promised you 30 ships and you promised me riches and glory. I delivered the ships.
Davos
Stannis never gives up. Never. Now he will regroup ...
Salladhor
He's a broken man. His fleet lies at the bottom of Blackwater Bay. They say he sees no one ... not his generals, not even his wife. Only the Red Woman whispering in his ear, telling him what she sees in the flames and burning men alive.
Davos
What?
Salladhor
They built a great fire when Stannis returned. All those who spoke against her she called servants of darkness. They say she sang to them as they burned.
SALLADHOR stands and pours himself some wine, then sits again.
Salladhor
I'm a pirate.
Davos
You're a smuggler.
Salladhor
Servants of darkness. I'm thinking Dragonstone is a good place for us to avoid.
Davos
Take me back there, please.
Salladhor
You cannot turn Stannis against her.
Davos
Maybe not, but I could carve her heart out.
Salladhor
You could try. If you fail, they will burn you. If you succeed, they'll burn you. And you've only just come back to life. Stay alive a little longer, my friend.
Davos
You call me friend. You drank with me on my wedding day.
Salladhor
And you drank with me on four of my wedding days, but I don't ask you for favors.
Davos
I have to stop her. Please, do this for me.
Salladhor
When you are dead, I will gather your bones in a little sack and let your widow wear them around her neck.

Scene 13:Ext. Outside Harrenhal

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Horses trot as ROBB STARK's army is on the move.
Roose Bolton
We should set the siege lines a thousand yards from Harrenhal.
Robb
There won't be a siege. The Mountain can't defend a ruin.
Roose Bolton
I imagine the Mountain will defend whatever Tywin Lannister tells him to defend.
Robb
The Lannisters have been running from us since Oxcross. I'd love a fight. The men would love a fight. I don't think we're going to get one.
ROBB's army advances

Scene 14:Ext. Harrenhall

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ROBB's forces have arrived at Harrenhall. ROBB surveys a courtyard that littered with bodies. Flies buzz noisily among the corpses. RICKARD KARSTARK and ROOSE BOLTON enter.
Rickard Karstark
Two hundred Northmen slaughtered like sheep.
Roose Bolton
The debt will be repaid, my friend. For them and for your sons.
Rickard Karstark
Will it? They rot in the ground while their killer runs free.
Roose Bolton
The Kingslayer won't remain free for long. My best hunters are after him.
ROBB and CATELYN walk somberly through the courtyard. CATELYN stops at a body propped against a section of wooden spikes, a blade through his heart. ROBB comes up behind her and looks at the sigil on the man's chest.
Robb
A Mallister?
Catelyn
Ser Jeremy. My father's bannerman.
ROBB looks over at RICKARD KARSTARK and ROOSE BOLTON and the two men exit. He glances around at his soldiers atop the walls and throughout the courtyard and steps back from his mother.
Robb
(to his men) Find her a chamber that will serve as a cell.
A Stark soldier nods and leaves. CATELYN looks down as she is escorted away from ROBB by a group of soldiers.
TALISA approaches ROBB, watching as CATELYN is lead away.
Talisa
She's your mother.
Robb
She freed Jaime Lannister. The Lannisters robbed them of their sons and she robbed them of their justice.
QYBURN coughs nearby and TALISA moves to tend to him.
Qyburn
(barely audible) Water. Water.
Talisa
This needs to be cleaned and closed.
ROBB holds a waterskin to QYBURN's mouth and he takes a few gulps.
Robb
What's your name, friend?
Qyburn
Qyburn.
Talisa
You're lucky to be alive.
Qyburn
Lucky?
A bird caws as TALISA sets to treating QYBURN's injuries.

Scene 15:Tywin Denies Tyrion Casterly Rock ('Ill-Made, Spiteful Little Creature')

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Int. King's Landing, The Hand's Chambers
Hand of the King uses waiting, vertical height, and exit control to crush his heir's claimNegotiation DelayVertical DominanceControlling the Close

Tywin strips Tyrion of his post-Blackwater confidence before the negotiation even begins by forcing Tyrion to wait while he finishes writing, blowing on the ink, and sealing his letters. Once Tyrion claims Casterly Rock by law, Tywin uses vertical body language, standing over his seated son to deliver a devastating personal assault before terminating the conversation on his own terms.

  • Tywin keeps writing and sealing parchment during the opening exchanges, establishing that the meeting happens strictly on his schedule.
  • On 'You, who killed your mother to come into the world', Tywin rises and looms directly over the seated Tyrion, weaponising physical height before ordering him out.
TYWIN LANNISTER works at his desk while TYRION looks on.
Tyrion
(sighs) The badge looks good on you. Almost as good as it looked on me. Are you enjoying your new position?
Tywin
Am I enjoying it?
Tyrion
I was very happy as Hand of the King.
Tywin
(chuckles) Yes. I heard how happy you were.
TYWIN blows on his paper to dry the ink.[Breakdown]
blockingMaking the Petitioner Wait

By continuing to write, blow on the ink, and seal his letter while Tyrion speaks, Tywin sends a classic negotiation power signal ('we do things on my time') that puts Tyrion on the defensive before he can even state his request.

Tywin
[Breakdown]
You brought a whore into my bed.
callbackCallback to the Riverlands Prohibition

Tywin immediately strikes at Tyrion's disobedience of his Season 1 parting order ('You will not take that whore to court').

→See Tywin's original order in S01E10 (#S9L17)
Tyrion
It wasn't your bed at the time.
TYWIN seals the letter he has finished.
Tywin
I sent you here to advise the king. I gave you real power and authority. You chose to spend your days as you always have, bedding harlots and drinking with thieves.
Tyrion
Occasionally I drank with the harlots.
Tywin
What do you want, Tyrion?
Tyrion
Why does everyone assume I want something? Can't I simply visit with my beloved father? My beloved father who somehow forgot to visit his wounded son after he fell on the battlefield.
TYWIN stands and takes a goblet of wine.
Tywin
Maester Pycelle assured me your wounds were not fatal.
Tyrion
I organized the defense of this city while you held court in the ruins of Harrenhal. I led the foray when the enemies were at the gate while your grandson, the king, quivered in fear behind the walls. I bled in the mud for our family. And as my reward, I was trundled off to some dark little cell. But what do I want? A little bloody gratitude would be a start.
Tywin
Jugglers and singers require applause. You are a Lannister. Do you think I demanded a garland of roses every time I suffered a wound on a battlefield? Hmm? Now, I have seven kingdoms to look after and three of them are in open rebellion. So tell me what you want.
TYWIN sits.
Tyrion
I want what is mine by right. Jaime is your eldest son, heir to your lands and titles. But he is a Kingsguard, forbidden from marriage or inheritance. The day Jaime put on the white cloak, he gave up his claim to Casterly Rock. I am your son and lawful heir.
Tywin
You want Casterly Rock?
Tyrion
It is mine by right.
Tywin
(sighs) We'll find you accommodations more suited to your name and as a reward for your accomplishments during the battle of Blackwater Bay. And when the time is right, you will be given a position fit for your talents so that you can serve your family and protect our legacy. And if you serve faithfully, you will be rewarded with a suitable wife. And I would let myself be consumed by maggots before mocking the family name and making you heir to Casterly Rock.
Tyrion
Why?
Tywin
[Breakdown]
Why? You ask that? You, who killed your mother to come into the world? You are an ill-made, spiteful little creature full of envy, lust, and low cunning. Men's laws give you the right to bear my name and display my colors since I cannot prove that you are not mine. And to teach me humility, the gods have condemned me to watch you waddle about wearing that proud lion that was my father's sigil and his father's before him. But neither gods nor men will ever compel me to let you turn Casterly Rock into your whorehouse. Go, now. Speak no more of your rights to Casterly Rock. Go.
blockingStanding Over the Seated Opponent & Controlling the Close

Tywin stands over Tyrion to look physically down on him while delivering 'You are an ill-made, spiteful little creature full of envy, lust, and low cunning', then immediately closes the conversation with 'Speak no more of your rights to Casterly Rock. Go' so Tyrion cannot reply.

TYRION gets up, dejected, and starts to leave.
Tywin
Oh, one more thing. The next whore I catch in your bed, I'll hang.
TYRION exits briskly in anger.

Scene 16:Ext. King's Landing Shore

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SANSA STARK and SHAE sit on a dock, looking at ships.
Sansa
Dorne. It's going to Dorne.
Shae
Why Dorne?
Sansa
It's carrying silk and it's supposed to bring back wine in exchange. But it's not coming back. The captain's tired of risking his life so King's Landing lords and ladies can get drunk on better wine than they deserve. He's going to stay in Dorne. Wait out the winter where it's beautiful and warm.
Shae
I met some people in Dorne who weren't so beautiful and warm.
Sansa
Don't ruin the game.
Shae
I told you, I don't want to play.
Sansa
(pointing to another ship) What about that one there?
Shae
That one? It's going to Volantis.
Sansa
Why?
Shae
Because when I got on a ship in Volantis, it looked like that one.
Sansa
That's not how the game works. You're not supposed to just blurt out the right answer. You've got to invent a story about where the ship is going and why.
Shae
Why should I make up a story when I know the truth?
LORD PETYR "LITTLEFINGER" BAELISH and ROS walk onto the dock.
Sansa
Because the truth is always either terrible or boring.
LITTLEFINGER approaches SANSA and SHAE.
Littlefinger
Lovely day for it. Watching the ships.
Sansa
Lord Baelish.
Littlefinger
Might I speak with Lady Sansa alone for a moment?
SHAE looks to SANSA, then stands and walks back to ROS.
Littlefinger
I saw your mother not long ago. She's very eager to see you. And your sister.
Sansa
Arya's alive? You said you'd take me home.
Littlefinger
You said King's Landing was your home. You are the property of the crown. Stealing you would be treason. If you were to tell just one person ...
Sansa
I won't tell anyone.
Littlefinger
How do I know?
Sansa
Because I'm a terrible liar. You said so yourself. Please, Lord Baelish. Tell me what to do. Tell me when.
Littlefinger
I'm waiting for word on an assignment that will take me far away from the capital. When I set sail, I might be able to take you with me. But you'll need to be ready to leave on a moment's notice.
Further back on the dock, ROS approaches SHAE.
Ros
You're her handmaiden?
Shae
Yes. And you're his...?
Ros
I help manage his affairs.
Shae
He's an important person.
Ros
So is she. I grew up in the shadow of her father's castle. The day she was born, they rang the bells from sunrise till sunset. We've both done rather well, you and I.
Shae
Yes.
Ros
Given where we started.
Shae
And where is that?
Ros
It's not easy for girls like us to dig our way out. Watch out for her.
LITTLEFINGER leaves SANSA and walks towards ROS and SHAE.
Shae
I always do.
Ros
Watch out for her with him.

Scene 17:Ext. the Seas Outside Slaver's Bay

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The dragons screech as they fly next to a boat at sea. On the deck are DAENERYS TARGARYEN and SER JORAH MORMONT watch them. DROGON dives and catches a fish. He cooks it with his fire breath and swallows it. He lands next to DAENERYS for affection.
Jorah
They're growing fast.
Daenerys
Not fast enough. I can't wait that long. I need an army
DROGON screeches again and takes flight.
Jorah
We'll be in Astapor by nightfall. Some say the Unsullied are the greatest soldiers in the world.
Daenerys
The greatest slave-soldiers in the world. The distinction means a good deal to some people.
Jorah
Do those people have any better ideas about how to put you on the Iron Throne?
Daenerys
It's too beautiful a day to argue.
A Dothraki man vomits on the deck below.
Jorah
You're right. Another lovely day on the high seas.
Daenerys
Don't mock them. They're the first Dothraki who have ever been on a ship. They followed me across the poison water. If they'll do it, others will. And with a true khalasar ...
Jorah
The Dothraki follow strength above all, khaleesi. You'll have a true khalasar when you prove yourself strong. And not before.

Scene 18:Ext. Dragonstone Shore

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The ship's boat has dropped DAVOS off below Dragonstone, and started back to sea. DAVOS begins to walk to the castle.

Scene 19:Int. Dragonstone War Room

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STANNIS BARATHEON sits, looking out to the sea, with MELISANDRE standing beside him. DAVOS enters.
Davos
Your Grace.
Stannis
I heard you were dead.
Davos
Not yet.
Stannis
I had hoped to speak to you alone, Your Grace.
Stannis
We are alone.
DAVOS approaches to address STANNIS.
Davos
Your Grace, you are the rightful king. Not only by blood. You're an honorable man, a just man. And there is still a war to fight.
Stannis
I am fighting.
Davos
By burning prisoners alive?
Melisandre
How would you punish the infidels, Ser Davos?
Davos
I do not judge people for the gods they worship. If I did, I'd have thrown you in the sea before you ever set foot on Dragonstone.
Melisandre
I'm not your enemy.
Davos
You are my enemy.
Melisandre
Was it me you fought on Blackwater Bay? Did I set your ships ablaze? I wasn't there when the wildfire killed our men by the thousands. I could have saved those men. You would have taken the city, Stannis would now sit upon his rightful throne, and you would stand beside him. But I wasn't there because you convinced your king to leave me behind. Do you hear them screaming? All those burning men in the water crying for their mothers, for their gods for help? Until the moment the Blackwater swallowed them.
MELISANDRE touches DAVOS 's cheek, and he recoils.
Davos
(gasps)
Melisandre
Don't despair, Ser Davos. What I told your son is true.
She whispers in his ear
Melisandre
Death by fire is the purest death.
Enraged, DAVOS draws his dagger and raises it to stab her. The guard hold him back.
Davos
(growls) This woman is evil! She's the mother of demons.
Stannis
Take him to the dungeon and lock him in a cell.
The guards pull him backwards out of the room.
Davos
Your Grace!
Guard
Come on.
Melisandre
You've chosen the darkness, Ser Davos.
Davos
She will destroy us all!
Melisandre
I will pray for you.
Davos
Your Grace!
The guards remove him from the chamber.

Scene 20:Ext. Streets of King's Landing

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KING JOFFREY BARATHEON and LADY MARGAERY TYRELL are being transported through King's Landing in their royal palanquin borne by the Kingsguard.
Guard
Guard: Halt. Down.
Guard 2
Guard #2: Halt. Down.
The palaquin is set down and JOFFREY is confused and irritated.
Joffrey
Why have we stopped?
Guard
It's Lady Margaery, Your Grace.
JOFFREYlooks out of his palquin, and sees MARGAERY stepping into the streets.
Joffrey
What is she doing? Who gave her permission?

Scene 21:Cut To: Nearby Streets

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MARGAERY walks with purpose, and her maid tries to keep up.
Maid
My lady. We should have guards, my lady.
Margaery
Why?
MARGAERY is blocked by a disfigured commoner, who looks at her with disdain. She smiles at him.
Margaery
Pardon me.
A woman empties a bucket of feces just in front of MARGAERY's path. She continues, optimistic and undeterred.
Maid
Stop, my lady. You'll ruin your dress.
Margaery
I have others.
She steps across the puddle of filth and her handmaid follows.

Scene 22:Cut To: Joffrey'Ss Palaquin.

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Guard
Would you like to speak with her, Your Grace?
Joffrey
No.

Scene 23:Cut To: A Small Courtyard

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MARGAERY sits surrounded by children. One, a young boy, is speaking to her.
Child
He was a soldier. He went to fight on the walls when the ships came into Blackwater Bay. He never came back.
Margaery
And your mother?
Child
She died when she had me.
Margaery
Bad men wanted to come into this city and do terrible things, but your father stopped them.
MARGAERY hands him a toy knight carved from wood.
Margaery
Whenever you look at this knight, I want you to remember your father.
Child
He wasn't a knight. He was just a soldier.
Margaery
And what do knights swear to do? Protect the weak and uphold the good. Your father did that. Be proud of him.
She turns to another child.
Margaery
Was your father a soldier, too?
The child nods
Margaery
You should be proud, too. Under King Joffrey's leadership, your fathers saved the city. They saved us all. From now on, we're going to take care of you. All of you.
Women begin hand out food to the children.

Scene 24:Cut to: The Streets Of King'S Landing, Later

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MARGAERY holds hands with two children as she walks. Children laugh and play. She speaks to their caretaker.
Margaery
Come to me for whatever you need to feed them, clothe them, or house them. Directly to me.

Scene 25:Int. Joffrey's Dining Table, Night

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The doors open. JOFFREY and CERSEI join MARGAERY and SER LORAS TYRELL for dinner.
Margaery
Your Grace.
Loras
Your Grace.
They rise and bow.
Joffrey
Please, sit. Sit. I do apologize, my lady. Small council meetings. At what point does it become treason to waste the king's time?
Margaery
(laughs)
Joffrey
That's a lovely gown, my lady.
Cersei
Yes, it suits you perfectly. I imagine you might be rather cold.
Margaery
The climate is a bit more forgiving back in Highgarden, Your Grace.
Joffrey
Shall I have them bring you a shawl, my lady?
Margaery
I am touched by your concern, Your Grace. Luckily for us Tyrells, our blood runs quite warm. Doesn't it, Loras?
Loras
Yes.
Margaery
Loras, isn't the queen's gown magnificent? The fabric, the embroidery, the metalwork. I've never seen anything like it.
They all sit at the table, and servants begin to pour the wine.
Cersei
You might find a bit of armor quite useful once you become queen. Perhaps before. Joffrey tells me you stopped your carriage at Flea Bottom on your way back from the sept this morning.
Margaery
Yes. I paid a visit to an orphanage the High Septon told me about.
Loras
Margaery does a great deal of work with the poor back in Highgarden.
Margaery
The lowest among us are no different from the highest if you give them a chance and approach them with an open heart.
Cersei
An open heart is what you'll get in Flea Bottom if you're not careful, my dear. Not long ago, we were attacked by a mob there. We had a full complement of guards that didn't stop them. The king barely escaped with his life.
Joffrey
My mother's always had a penchant for drama. Facts become less and less important to her as she grows older. Our lives were never truly in danger.
Cersei
You're right, of course. But you are your father's son. We can't all have a king's bravery.
There is an awkward pause as the main course is brought to the table.
Margaery
Hunger turns men into beasts. I'm glad House Tyrell has been able to help in this regard. They tell me 100 wagons arrive daily now from the Reach. Wheat, barley, apples. We've had a blessed harvest. And, of course, it's our duty to assist the capital in time of need.
Joffrey
Well, as Ser Loras said, Lady Margaery has done this sort of... charitable work before. I'm sure she knows what she's doing.
Cersei
I'm sure she does.

Scene 26:Ext. Outside the Harbor of Astapor

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DAENERYS stands on deck, watching their approach to the city.

Scene 27:Cut To: The Path Leading to Astapor

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KRAZNYS MO NAKLOZ leads DAENERYS, JORAH, and MISSANDEI. MISSANDEI translates for KRAZNYS.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian)
Missandei
The Unsullied have stood here for a day and a night with no food or water.
They approach the gate.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
( speaking Valyrian )
Missandei
They will stand until they drop.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
( speaking Valyrian )
Missandei
Such is their obedience.
The foursome walks though a battalion of Unsullied warriors, standing at attention, who have made an aisle for them to pass through.
Danaerys
They may suit my needs. Tell me of their training.
Missandei
(speaking Valeryan) The Westrosi woman is pleased with them, but speaks no praise to keep the price down. She wished to know how they are trained.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) Tell her what she would know and be quick about it.
Once they are through, the Unsullied reform at attention. The four ascend a platform at the end of the yard, the sea behind them, to survey the soldiers.
Missandei
They begin their training at five. Every day they drill from dawn to dusk until they have mastered the shortsword, the shield, and the three spears. Only one boy in four survives this rigorous training.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian)
Missandei
Their discipline and loyalty are absolute. They fear nothing.
Jorah
Even the bravest men fear death.
Missandei
(speaking Valyrian)
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian)
Missandei
(speaking Valyrian) The knight says even brave men fear death.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) Tell the old man he smells of piss.
Missandei
(speaking Valyrian) Truly, master?
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) No, not truly. Are you a girl or a goat to ask such a thing? (Continues in Valyrian)
Missandei
My master says the Unsullied are not men. Death means nothing to them.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) Tell this ignorant whore of a Westerner to open her eyes and watch.
KRAZNYS steps forward and descents to the yard.
Missandei
He begs you attend to this carefully, Your Grace.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian)
KRAZNYS calls an Unsullied forward. He pushes the man's shield and spear aside. He takes the Unsullied's knife and cuts away part of his leather chest armor
Daenerys
Tell the good master there is no need.
KRAZNYS grabs hold of the man's exposed nipple.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
( speaking Valyrian ) She's worried about their nipples? Doers the dumb bitch know we've cut off their balls?
KRAZNYS slices off the man's nipple, throwing it to the ground. The solder does not flinch.
Missandei
My master points out that men don't need nipples.
KRAZNYS replaces the armor strap, and returns the soldier's arms to the ready.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) Here, I'm done with you.
Unsullied
(speaking Valyrian) This one is pleased to have served you.
KRAZNYS turns around to face DAENERYS. The Unsullied soldier steps back into formation.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian)
Missandei
To win his shield, an Unsullied must go to the slave marts with a silver mark, find a newborn, and kill it before its mother's eyes. This way, my master says, we make certain there is no weakness left in them.
Daenerys
You take a babe from its mother's arms, kill it as she watches, and pay for her pain with a silver coin?
Missandei
(speaking Valyrian) She is offended. She asks if you pay a sliver coin to the mother for her dead baby.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) What a soft mewling fool this one is. (continues in Valyrian)
Missandei
My master would like you to know that the silver is paid to the baby's owner, not the mother.
Daenerys
How many do you have to sell?
Missandei
(speaking Valyrian)
KRAZNYS holds up eight fingers.
Missandei
Eight thousand.
Kraznys Mo Nakloz
(speaking Valyrian) Tell the Westerosi whore she has until tomorrow.
Missandei
Master Kraznys asks that you please hurry. Many other buyers are interested.
KRAZNYS sheaths the knife. The Unsullied make way for KRAZNYS and MISSANDEI as the exit, then return to formation.

Scene 28:Cut To: Slaver's Bay Shore

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DAENERYS and JORAH walk along the shore.
Daenerys
Eight thousand dead babies.
Jorah
The Unsullied are a means to an end.
Daenerys
Once I own them, these men...
Jorah
They're not men. Not anymore.
Daenerys
Once I own an army of slaves, what will I be?
Jorah
Do you think these slaves will have better lives serving Kraznys and men like him or serving you?
They come upon a busy yard where people work and some children play. One CHILD in particular looks at them as she tosses a wooded ball to herself. JORAH and DAENERYS continue into the yard.
Jorah
You'll be fair to them. You won't mutilate them to make a point.
The CHILD remains just ahead of them. Meanwhile, a dark hooded figure follows behind.
Jorah
You won't order them to murder babies. You'll see they're properly fed and sheltered. A great injustice has been done to them. Closing your eyes will not undo it.
The CHILD rolls her wooden ball to DAENERYS, who picks it up. The CHILD motions for her to open it. Behind her, the hooded figure draws a knife. He knocks the ball out of her hand before she can twist it open. JORAH grabs the man and wrestles him to the ground, revealing SER BARRISTAN SELMY. DAENERYS has been knocked to the ground, and the ball sits inches from her face. It opens, and a chittering, shiny scorpion crawls out and unfolds itself into display. It launches itself at DAENERYS, but is skewered by BARRISTAN's knife before it reaches her. He studies the pierced arachnid
Child
(hisses)
BARRISTAN flicks the scorpion off his knife. The CHILD, whose mouth is now a corrupt shade of green, flees and jumps off the dock to the water. But when BARRISTAN reaches the edge, the CHILD is nowhere to be seen. He sheaths his knife, confused. DAENERYS and JORAH spot the CHILD on the overlook above them before she walks away.
Daenerys
(to JORAH) The warlocks.
She walks towards BARRISTAN.
Daenerys
I owe you my life, Ser.
Barristan
The honor is mine, my queen.
He lowers his hood.
Daenerys
You know this man?
Jorah
(Nods) I know him as one of the greatest fighters the Seven Kingdoms has ever seen and as the Lord Commander of Robert Baratheon's Kingsguard.
BARRISTAN approaches.
Barristan
King Robert is dead. I have been searching for you, Daenerys Stormborn, to ask your forgiveness. I was sworn to protect your family. I failed them.
BARRISTAN kneels before her.
I am Barristan Selmy, Kingsguard to your father. Allow me to join your Queensguard and I will not fail you again.
BARRISTAN lowers his head in deference. DAENERYS considers his offer.

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S03E01
Valar Dohaeris
S03E02
Dark Wings, Dark Words
S03E03
Walk of Punishment
S03E04
And Now His Watch Is Ended
S03E05
Kissed by Fire
S03E06
The Climb
S03E07
The Bear and the Maiden Fair
S03E08
Second Sons
S03E09
The Rains of Castamere
S03E10
Mhysa