[왕좌의 게임 1-2] (13) “Too easily words of war become acts of war.”

Jon, Tyrion, Benjen and company arrive at the wall and look at it from afar.

Benjen Stark: Welcome.

Catelyn is on the ground where Bran’s body was discovered, below the tower he fell from. She looks up and sees the window. She now is looking through that same window where Bran fell. She investigates the room, noticing a cleared patch on some flooring, finding a long blonde hair.

Catelyn holds council in the Godswood with Robb, Theon Greyjoy, Rodrick and Maester Luwin.

 

Catelyn Stark: What I am about to tell you must remain between us. I don't think Bran fell from that tower. I think he was thrown.

Maester Luwin: The boy was always sure-footed before.

Catelyn Stark: Someone tried to kill him twice. Why? Why murder an innocent child? Unless he saw something he wasn't meant to see.

Theon Greyjoy: Saw what, my lady?

Catelyn Stark: I don't know. But I would stake my life the Lannisters are involved. We already have reason to suspect their loyalty to the crown.

Rodrick Cassel: Did you notice the dagger the killer used? It's too fine a weapon for such a man. The blade is Valyrian steel, the handle dragonbone. Someone gave it to him.

Robb Stark: They come into our home and try to murder my brother? If it's war they want...

Theon Greyjoy: If it comes to that, you know I'll stand behind you.

Maester Luwin: What, is there going to be a battle in the Godswood? Too easily words of war become acts of war. We don't know the truth yet. Lord Stark must be told of this.

Catelyn Stark: I don't trust a raven to carry these words.

Robb Stark: I'll ride to King's Landing.

Catelyn Stark: No. There must always be a Stark in Winterfell. I will go myself.

Robb Stark: Mother, you can't.

Catelyn Stark: I must.

Rodrick Cassel: I'll send Hal with a squad of guardsmen to escort you.

Catelyn Stark: Too large a party attracts unwanted attention. I don't want the Lannisters to know I'm coming.

Rodrick Cassel: Let me accompany you at least. The Kingsroad can be a dangerous place for a woman alone.

Robb Stark: What about Bran?

Catelyn Stark: I have prayed to the Seven for more than a month. Bran's life is in their hands now.