GOT 618-716

This section of reading began with Sansa's chapter where we get the impression she isn't as free as she thought since she is being escorted everywhere. Sansa then goes to Cersi and Joffrey and asks for Ned to be  pardoned and Cersei responds by saying that it is possible but only if Ned confesses. This scene kind of foreshadows what may happen with Ned in the coming chapters, if and how he will keep his honor. We then get into the chapter of Ned where he is accompanied by Varys. Varys tells Ned that if he does confess he will be forced to join the Night's Watch instead of being executed. At first, Ned doesn't go for it, but Varys reminds him that Sansa is next in line to be hurt if he does not follow through with Cersi's order.We get a little sneak peak here of how Ned is going to react to this terrible situation he's in. I think he realized quickly that his family is in danger if this does not pan out correctly, which opens his eyes to what the consequences of his actions may be. Moving on to Catelyn's chapter, she has agreed with Lord Walder that Robb will marry one of his daughters, and Arya will marry one of his son's. This chapter made me think a little differently about Catelyn as to the type of mother she is. I know she is doing the right things to keep her family strong, but at the same time she is marrying off her daughter whom she does not know if she is dead or alive. Back at the wall, Jon struggles with the fact that he should go help Robb with the war as he is still his brother, but has requirements to stay at the wall. Jon is confronted by Maester Aemon who reminds Jon that the Night's Watch is neutral. We also learn that Maester Aemon was once Aemon Targaryen and that he too had to give up his family for the Night's Watch. This chapter reveals that Jon seems to be struggling with the wall versus his family, especially at this point in time. It shows a bit of Jon's vulnerability and his love for his family. Once again he seems to have a strong relationship with his siblings as he is worried about Robb. In Dany's chapter, she comes across a young women being raped and quickly makes the man stop. Khal encountered some injury's and is then taken care of by the girl Dany 'rescued', who then is asked by Dany to assist her in the birth of her baby. I think this scene forshadows something that may happen with this women. It seems as if the Dothraki don't trust her, while at the same time Dany is wanting to trust her with her unborn child. In Tyrion's chapter, he is at battle with the Stark's which he holds his own and survives, as well as wins the battle for the Lanister's. We learn that Tyrion's father purposely placed him on the left of the battle line in "hopes" that he would be killed. By Tyrion proved that he is stronger than people believe which is significant, and somewhat of an increasing characteristic of Tyrion. In Catelyn's chapter we aren't given much more information besides that Robb has taken Jaime in hostage. We also learn that MANY people died in this fight which shoes how big of a deal it was to capture Jaime. In Dany's second chapter we are under the impression that Khal Drogo is getting very weak and sick. As Drogo has not been following any or Mirri's instructions, we are under the impression he is dying because of that. During all of the commotion of the men fighting, and Mirri trying to save Khal, Dany goes into labor. Once again I believe this is a sign that there is more to Mirri then meets the eye. Something may happen with her/Dany/the baby.