Two young nobles - one free, one a hostage - linger in the sept after evening service for more private interaction with the Seven. Just whose prayers do the Seven answer?
On a night stroll of her own, Carmella meets the heir of Vaith, Jossart, and invites him for a better view of the stars from the top of the guest tower.
Two noblewomen are in the stableyards looking for something they have misplaced. As the two get to talking Carmella asks Liane some questions, the answers have her admiring the Dornishwoman even more.
A couple of hostages are attempting to find a suitable mount, but none seem to compare with the famed sandsteeds. The Blackbolt again attempts to make amends with his sister.
Serion Uller is introduced to Ser Jonn Lannister, and, true to form, things degenerate quickly.
A gathering of Dornish hostages playing a game evolves into some rather heated discussions, some a bit to crude for innocent ears.
In Elanna's solar, Rurik's crude provocations draw sharp replies while Almer and Aidan spar verbally over Dornish poison and chivalry; after the others leave, Aidan and Elanna speak more seriously about tournaments, glory, and the burdens of knighthood.
Chance meetings in the solar lead to some interesting discussions and certain tensions when Rurik the Raven reveals a facility with High Valyrian that not everyone shares.
The Old Keep's Great Hall becomes the scene for a conversation about Princess Daena's demands on her ladies-in-waiting. At least, that is what the ladies are talking about. What Tanyth Toland, one of the Dornish hostages, is talking about is not quite so readily apparent. And when you add an Ironborn or two into the mix, it gets even livelier.
Does Jyana's kinsman Jonothor lead a double life as the Red Keep's quintain? Is Ser Jaesin really a striped zorse? Will Prince Baelor agree to join Almer and Reyna in holy matrimony? And whatever will the Jewel of the Eyrie do about casterly Rock's favorite brothers (if anything)? The answers to these questions and more are related below.
Word travels quickly and once Ser Doran hears of his sister's temporary disappearance he goes to see her to get some answers.
Despite a light but persistent rain, the quintain in the outer yard becomes a gathering place one late morning. Some show off their skill at jousting, and others engage in more or less peculiar discussions. Such as comparisons between the inhabitants of the various kingdoms.
A crowded rainy practice yard gathers Dornish hostages, ladies, Lannisters, and Stormlanders around the quintain, where jousting display and sharp courtly talk turn into arguments over chivalry, courtesy, honor, ransom, and the place of Dornish captives in King's Landing.
After getting completely soaked on a ride, Carmella finds unexpected company at the Old Keep. She and Elanna Penrose share some tea and a rumor Carmella had heard is comfirmed and expanded.
Viserys investigates Almer and Dagur's overzealous bout in the Small Council Tower, takes Elanna's witness account, then punishes Dagur with orphaned squires and Almer with two weeks of unarmed service checking city weights and scales.