Both Westerosi ladies and noble hostages seek refuge in the shade, and talk turns to rumours and tales of the war, with terrible accusations flying both ways.
Things are beginning to unravel rather badly for Reyna Tyrell.
Jonothor Arryn proposes Jyana Arryn as a suitable new companion for Princess Daena, and Viserys agrees to place the learned and gentle Jewel of the Eyrie among the princess’s ladies.
At the suggestion of the Hand Carmella pays a visit to Lady Damarya to make some inquiries on Godsgrace.
Two famous Stormland knights who have recently exchanged words engage in a bout of swordplay before a large but preoccupied audience.
Viserys calls Reyna to account for scandals involving Rurik Greyjoy, Doran Dondarrion, and indiscretions in the Old Keep, then spares her dismissal from King’s Landing but removes her from Princess Daena’s household.
The Hand summons Lady Reyna to discuss delicate matters concerning certain scandals.
After sparring with his fellow knights, Ser Aidan converses with Lady Elanna and Ser Doran before encountering a knight who has a quarrel with him.
A morning of Dornish sparring turns tense as Harold Kenning confronts Aidan over Arlan’s death, then Reyna publicly humiliates Doran for his earlier insult to her dead husband while Jonn Lannister watches with delight.
An audience between the busy Hand and a Dondarrion maiden, one of Daena's companions.
Carmella proposes reopening and encouraging trade with Dorne through loyal houses, sand steeds, and courtly gifts, and Viserys agrees to pass the idea to the king while probing how her Yronwood ties might help settle the conquered south.
Aidan mistakes Irena Marbrand’s colors for Kenning livery and makes polite conversation about banners, food, spice, and letters home, only to reveal that the Dornish hostages are still forbidden to write their kin.
Meeting Irena for the first time, Ser Aidan mistakes her house.
Carmella happens upon a game involving Serion and some Dornish children and is persuaded to join in.
A practical joke started by Ser Jonn Lannister spirals out of control.