Aurana Buckler comes to visit Farin Prester after the knight's return from Crackclaw; Farin gives his account of the ordeal as the two share wine.
The ransom exchange is ambushed and counter-ambushed by the Starveling. A battle ensues in which the knights from King's Landing emerge victorious. The Starveling flees to his hideout in the woods, pursued by the knights. There, Almer finds the bodies of his wife and child. After giving him a severe beating, Ser Almer spares the Starveling's life.
A day of light hunting in the Kingswood becomes a battle of words as tongues loosen away from the confines of court.
Lady Reyna delivers Ser Luthor news that he has been made the new Royal Huntsman, only to have the old one, Ser Ethos arrive, and violence ensue.
The Heir to Crakehall comes to the Baratheon manse in King’s Landing to approach the Stormbreaker with an interesting proposal, but finds the Lord of Storm’s End. His proposal is accepted, much to his joy, but it may be more than he bargained for.
Lady Tully hosts a masked ball for her day of feasting.
Word of Prince Marence’s counter-offer is shared with King Baelor and members of his court, including some of the Dornish hostages.
Ser Luthor Rivers is called upon to make a report to Prince Viserys to deliver Ser William’s side of the events surrounding the breakup of the army.
A small gathering in the Great Hall, turns violent as Ethos Mertyns and Luthor Rivers meet.
The Hand meets with one of his daugther's companions, to discuss certain household matters of importance.
Ser Aidan Dayne and Lady Obany discuss the possibility of a trip outside of the city, when the recently returned Ser Raynard Locke arrives.
A mysterious, hooded strange brings a man to be questioned for no clear reason, and raises more questions for those who are there to witness his actions.
Ser Aidan, Aisling, and Obany have a pleasant conversation that ranges from horses to poetry.
The king delivers unexpected news to Ser Ethos, and though good, it is not necessarily to his liking.
Desmona Blackwood, recently returned from a sojourn with her kin at Storm's End, gets to know Ser Aidan better -- and wonders just how well he knows a Northern cousin of hers...