Grand Maester Malleon

Viserys demands that Drogo pay him his debts or he threatens Daenerys. Ned is left ruling the kingdom while Robert goes to hunt and learns the secret left by Jon Arynn.

Ned looks to a book for clues to the death of his predecessor, and uncovers King Robert's illegitimate son. Robert and his guests witness a tournament honoring Ned. Jon takes measures to protect Samwell from further abuse at Castle Black; a frustrated Viserys clashes with Daenerys in Vaes Dothrak; Sansa imagines her future as a queen, while Arya envisions a far different future. Catelyn rallies her father's allies to make a point, while Tyrion finds himself caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.