1 00:00:07,795 --> 00:00:10,798 (epic theme playing) 2 00:00:10,881 --> 00:00:13,676 ♪ ♪ 3 00:01:50,648 --> 00:01:52,024 Princess Rhaenys: It's been near six years 4 00:01:52,107 --> 00:01:54,527 since I last saw my lord husband, Maester. 5 00:01:55,277 --> 00:01:59,240 I must know... will he live? 6 00:01:59,323 --> 00:02:01,742 Maester Kelvyn: He led his sailors into an ambush. 7 00:02:01,825 --> 00:02:05,913 A ship made to look as if it were abandoned. 8 00:02:05,996 --> 00:02:10,417 In the fighting, his neck was slashed by a corsair's dagger. 9 00:02:10,501 --> 00:02:13,045 He fell overboard into the sea. 10 00:02:13,128 --> 00:02:15,089 The wound was severe. 11 00:02:15,172 --> 00:02:16,799 Much blood was lost. 12 00:02:16,882 --> 00:02:19,760 But the greater concern is the fever that followed. 13 00:02:19,843 --> 00:02:23,764 The ship's maester said he burns from within. 14 00:02:25,766 --> 00:02:28,060 (seabirds calling) 15 00:02:36,193 --> 00:02:37,945 The ravens came in from? 16 00:02:38,028 --> 00:02:40,197 Kelvyn: Evenfall, Princess. 17 00:02:40,990 --> 00:02:42,866 So they arrive in three days. 18 00:02:46,036 --> 00:02:47,913 Let all be made ready to receive him, Maester Kelvyn. 19 00:02:55,337 --> 00:02:56,463 The Sea Snake is strong. 20 00:02:56,547 --> 00:02:58,215 Vaemond Velaryon: No doubt. 21 00:02:58,299 --> 00:03:03,137 And yet, I have seen blood fever overcome men half his age. 22 00:03:03,220 --> 00:03:06,348 I will not suffer the talk of crows in my house, Vaemond. 23 00:03:06,432 --> 00:03:09,101 I love my brother... 24 00:03:09,184 --> 00:03:11,812 but we must be honest with ourselves. 25 00:03:11,895 --> 00:03:13,981 We may greet his ship to find him gone. 26 00:03:14,064 --> 00:03:16,650 And who will take the Driftwood Throne? 27 00:03:16,734 --> 00:03:18,444 My grandmother seems quite comfortable here. 28 00:03:18,527 --> 00:03:22,656 She presides only in the absence of her husband. 29 00:03:22,740 --> 00:03:24,408 On his death, the seat passes. 30 00:03:24,491 --> 00:03:26,535 To Lucerys Velaryon. 31 00:03:26,619 --> 00:03:28,203 As is my lord husband's desire. 32 00:03:28,287 --> 00:03:31,665 I am the Sea Snake's own blood, 33 00:03:31,749 --> 00:03:34,376 the closest kin he has left. 34 00:03:34,460 --> 00:03:35,711 Be careful, good-brother. 35 00:03:35,794 --> 00:03:38,505 One could take your words for treason. 36 00:03:47,389 --> 00:03:50,225 I speak the truth, Rhaenys. 37 00:03:51,393 --> 00:03:53,937 And you know it. 38 00:03:54,021 --> 00:03:55,689 The matter has been decided. 39 00:03:55,773 --> 00:03:56,857 Vaemond: By a man whose ambition 40 00:03:56,940 --> 00:04:01,445 has brought down on us calamity after calamity. 41 00:04:01,528 --> 00:04:04,740 My brother cares only for the history books. 42 00:04:06,867 --> 00:04:09,161 But what of the Velaryon line? 43 00:04:09,244 --> 00:04:10,871 Is it to be snuffed out, 44 00:04:10,954 --> 00:04:14,875 supplanted by the pups of House Strong? 45 00:04:14,958 --> 00:04:17,711 Driftmark is mine by all rights. 46 00:04:17,795 --> 00:04:20,506 And while I should like your support, 47 00:04:20,589 --> 00:04:23,676 I do not... need it. 48 00:04:25,886 --> 00:04:28,722 The winds have shifted. 49 00:04:28,806 --> 00:04:33,060 The crown has good reason... to take my side. 50 00:04:33,143 --> 00:04:36,021 My cousin the King would have your tongue for this. 51 00:04:36,105 --> 00:04:40,901 But it's not a king who sits the Iron Throne these days, good-sister. 52 00:04:41,944 --> 00:04:43,529 It's a queen. 53 00:04:45,656 --> 00:04:49,535 (tense music playing) 54 00:04:52,705 --> 00:04:54,790 (wind whistling) 55 00:05:16,895 --> 00:05:18,939 ♪ ♪ 56 00:05:21,483 --> 00:05:23,318 (footsteps approaching) 57 00:05:31,493 --> 00:05:34,538 ♪ ♪ 58 00:05:46,216 --> 00:05:49,011 ♪ ♪ 59 00:05:59,480 --> 00:06:03,275 (hissing) 60 00:06:10,157 --> 00:06:12,201 ♪ ♪ 61 00:06:25,047 --> 00:06:27,257 (speaking High Valyrian) 62 00:06:46,068 --> 00:06:47,110 ♪ ♪ 63 00:06:59,832 --> 00:07:01,917 (indistinct chatter) 64 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,709 Prince Jacaerys: The Conqueror and his sisters 65 00:07:02,793 --> 00:07:05,712 sailed with a great army. 66 00:07:05,796 --> 00:07:07,881 Maester Gerardys: (speaking High Valyrian) Se Blakuata Rasho 67 00:07:07,965 --> 00:07:11,009 dranot vilinio viartis. 68 00:07:11,093 --> 00:07:15,222 Jacaerys: (exhales) And landed at the Blackwater Rush. 69 00:07:15,305 --> 00:07:16,348 Dranot. 70 00:07:17,641 --> 00:07:20,185 Jacaerys: Dranot. Dranot. 71 00:07:20,269 --> 00:07:22,312 Dranot. At the end? 72 00:07:22,396 --> 00:07:26,942 -The mouth. -Mouth! Ah, come on, Jace, you knew that. 73 00:07:27,651 --> 00:07:30,237 Dranot. Dranot. 74 00:07:30,320 --> 00:07:33,490 -Dranot vilinio viartis. -Dranot. 75 00:07:34,241 --> 00:07:36,535 Dranot. Come on, Jace. 76 00:07:36,618 --> 00:07:38,078 Perhaps that's enough for this morning. 77 00:07:38,161 --> 00:07:40,163 No, no. I-I want to keep going. 78 00:07:41,623 --> 00:07:45,252 -Maester. - Guesi misenakson Aegon undas. 79 00:07:45,335 --> 00:07:50,549 Aegon... ordered that the trees should be... 80 00:07:50,632 --> 00:07:51,592 -...killed. -Princess Rhaenyra: Felled. 81 00:07:51,675 --> 00:07:53,552 It is a related word. 82 00:07:53,635 --> 00:07:57,055 I don't expect you to learn High Valyrian in a day, Jace. 83 00:07:57,139 --> 00:08:00,434 A king should honor the traditions of his forbears. 84 00:08:00,517 --> 00:08:02,811 Well... unless you're planning 85 00:08:02,895 --> 00:08:04,354 to depose your own mother, 86 00:08:04,438 --> 00:08:06,690 you have plenty of time to study. 87 00:08:06,773 --> 00:08:09,568 (door opens) 88 00:08:14,489 --> 00:08:15,532 Leave us. 89 00:08:16,700 --> 00:08:19,328 Joffrey... come. 90 00:08:40,224 --> 00:08:43,518 He means to call into question Luke's legitimacy. 91 00:08:44,353 --> 00:08:45,312 And by extension Jace, 92 00:08:45,395 --> 00:08:48,357 and by extension my own claim to the throne. 93 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:50,400 Vaemond cares only about Driftmark 94 00:08:50,484 --> 00:08:52,611 and the Velaryon line. 95 00:08:52,694 --> 00:08:55,030 Not about our politics. 96 00:08:55,113 --> 00:08:57,157 Has he made common cause with Otto Hightower yet? 97 00:08:57,240 --> 00:08:58,992 Hm, this is what I fear. 98 00:08:59,076 --> 00:09:00,327 Rhaenys has flown to court. 99 00:09:00,410 --> 00:09:03,538 -Surely, she cannot be planning to back him. -No. 100 00:09:03,622 --> 00:09:04,831 Whatever disagreements we may have had, 101 00:09:04,915 --> 00:09:06,166 she's not cruel... 102 00:09:06,249 --> 00:09:09,878 -or stupid enough to do that. -Disagreements? 103 00:09:09,962 --> 00:09:13,048 She believes we had her son killed so that we might marry. 104 00:09:13,131 --> 00:09:16,843 Yes... and yet, she's taken Baela to ward. 105 00:09:16,927 --> 00:09:19,680 Yes. It is Laena's memory she honors. She has no love for us. 106 00:09:21,473 --> 00:09:23,767 Has the vipers' venom spread so far? 107 00:09:23,850 --> 00:09:26,895 Those vipers rule in my father's name. 108 00:09:26,979 --> 00:09:28,605 And my father-- 109 00:09:31,108 --> 00:09:34,152 (sighs) 110 00:09:35,612 --> 00:09:37,489 What choice do I have? 111 00:09:38,407 --> 00:09:40,200 (Rhaenyra sighs) 112 00:09:43,787 --> 00:09:45,622 To King's Landing, then. 113 00:09:48,792 --> 00:09:51,878 (intense music playing) 114 00:09:51,962 --> 00:09:54,006 (birds cawing) 115 00:10:04,099 --> 00:10:07,144 ♪ ♪ 116 00:10:26,330 --> 00:10:29,416 Steffon Darklyn: All hail Rhaenyra of House Targaryen, 117 00:10:29,499 --> 00:10:31,293 Princess of Dragonstone and heir to the Iron Throne 118 00:10:31,376 --> 00:10:35,756 and her royal consort, Prince Daemon Targaryen. 119 00:10:35,839 --> 00:10:37,883 (bells tolling) 120 00:11:09,664 --> 00:11:11,750 Welcome back, Princess. 121 00:11:12,250 --> 00:11:13,877 Lord Caswell. 122 00:11:23,470 --> 00:11:24,763 I would say it's nice to be home, 123 00:11:24,846 --> 00:11:28,100 -but I scarcely recognize it. -Prince Daemon: Mm. 124 00:11:32,270 --> 00:11:37,526 Lyman Beesbury: We have continued to enjoy improved customs duties 125 00:11:37,609 --> 00:11:39,986 since the settling of the Stepstones. 126 00:11:40,070 --> 00:11:43,073 And the extent to which we exploit those 127 00:11:43,156 --> 00:11:47,369 is contingent on the harbor master's receipts. 128 00:11:47,452 --> 00:11:52,541 Of which, um, uh, the, uh, septons have requested 129 00:11:52,624 --> 00:11:55,001 half that again for a bronze bust 130 00:11:55,085 --> 00:11:56,419 they wish to co-- to commission 131 00:11:56,503 --> 00:11:58,755 for the, the Festival of the Mother, 132 00:11:58,839 --> 00:12:00,257 which I would not recommend. 133 00:12:00,340 --> 00:12:03,135 Thank you for that exhaustive accounting, Lord Beesbury. 134 00:12:03,218 --> 00:12:06,263 I remind you-- 135 00:12:12,018 --> 00:12:14,104 Your guests have arrived, Your Grace. 136 00:12:14,187 --> 00:12:16,022 I trust they've been welcomed as befits their station. 137 00:12:16,106 --> 00:12:19,025 As you instructed, Lord Hand. 138 00:12:20,610 --> 00:12:22,028 Grand Maester Orwyle: It was my understanding Lord Corlys wished 139 00:12:22,112 --> 00:12:24,406 for his grandson Lucerys 140 00:12:24,489 --> 00:12:26,366 to succeed him as Lord of the Tides. 141 00:12:26,449 --> 00:12:29,536 The boy has been raised most of his life away from Driftmark. 142 00:12:29,619 --> 00:12:33,832 He can fly a dragon, yes, but can he command a fleet? 143 00:12:33,915 --> 00:12:36,293 Ability does not alter his claim. 144 00:12:36,376 --> 00:12:39,254 The Sea Snake has never formally named him as heir, 145 00:12:39,337 --> 00:12:40,714 if it comes to that. 146 00:12:40,797 --> 00:12:43,383 The crown must choose what is best for the realm. 147 00:12:43,466 --> 00:12:46,052 He is Laenor's son. What grounds could there be-- 148 00:12:46,136 --> 00:12:48,263 What indeed, Lord Beesbury. 149 00:12:48,346 --> 00:12:50,974 What indeed. 150 00:12:51,057 --> 00:12:52,184 We shall hear Princess Rhaenyra's petition, 151 00:12:52,267 --> 00:12:54,644 along with those of the other claimants on the morrow. 152 00:12:54,728 --> 00:12:57,731 -But-- -I do beg your pardon, my lords. 153 00:12:57,814 --> 00:12:59,232 I must greet our guests. 154 00:13:04,571 --> 00:13:07,449 Shall we levy a tax on the sale of new wool? 155 00:13:07,532 --> 00:13:08,450 Your Grace... 156 00:13:08,533 --> 00:13:11,328 a matter has arisen that requires your attention. 157 00:13:11,411 --> 00:13:13,538 Whatever it is, Ser Arryk, it'll need to wait. 158 00:13:13,622 --> 00:13:17,417 -I'm Erryk, Your Grace. -Of course. My apologies, ser. 159 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:19,169 It's about the Prince. 160 00:13:19,252 --> 00:13:22,255 There's been a delicate situation in his apartments. 161 00:13:25,717 --> 00:13:28,595 (unsettling music playing) 162 00:13:53,787 --> 00:13:55,664 -Father? -(wheezing breaths) 163 00:13:56,873 --> 00:14:00,669 ♪ ♪ 164 00:14:03,463 --> 00:14:04,631 (wheezing) 165 00:14:11,054 --> 00:14:13,932 (melancholy music playing) 166 00:14:19,562 --> 00:14:23,275 -Who goes there? -Rhaenyra: Father. 167 00:14:24,484 --> 00:14:27,112 It's me, my King. 168 00:14:27,904 --> 00:14:30,949 Rhaenyra. 169 00:14:31,283 --> 00:14:32,575 King Viserys: Oh... 170 00:14:32,951 --> 00:14:35,078 Oh. 171 00:14:37,497 --> 00:14:39,916 I'm here with Daemon. 172 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,584 (exhales) Daemon? 173 00:14:42,252 --> 00:14:43,169 Daemon? 174 00:14:43,253 --> 00:14:47,382 (exhales) Daemon. 175 00:14:48,049 --> 00:14:49,592 (Viserys wheezes) 176 00:14:50,719 --> 00:14:52,012 Help me up. 177 00:14:53,805 --> 00:14:55,390 (groaning) 178 00:14:58,351 --> 00:15:00,437 Oh... 179 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:01,604 (labored breathing) 180 00:15:07,694 --> 00:15:09,154 (exhales) 181 00:15:09,237 --> 00:15:10,572 It has been so long. 182 00:15:16,119 --> 00:15:20,915 The Sea Snake has taken a grave wound in battle in the Stepstones. 183 00:15:22,375 --> 00:15:23,209 When? 184 00:15:23,293 --> 00:15:25,754 We won that war years ago. 185 00:15:25,837 --> 00:15:27,630 No. 186 00:15:29,132 --> 00:15:31,009 The Triarchy is resurgent. 187 00:15:32,260 --> 00:15:34,054 The fighting is anew. 188 00:15:34,137 --> 00:15:38,892 And there is a p-- There is a petition to decide upon the succession of Driftmark 189 00:15:38,975 --> 00:15:41,019 and the heir to the Driftwood Throne. 190 00:15:41,811 --> 00:15:42,979 (Viserys sighs) 191 00:15:43,897 --> 00:15:45,815 Viserys: Petitions? 192 00:15:47,650 --> 00:15:51,905 Alicent and Otto... they see to all that business now. 193 00:15:51,988 --> 00:15:54,741 No, brother, listen to me. 194 00:15:54,824 --> 00:15:58,244 You are to affirm your position for Lucerys 195 00:15:58,328 --> 00:15:59,913 to be Corlys Velaryon's successor. 196 00:15:59,996 --> 00:16:02,665 (door opens) 197 00:16:02,749 --> 00:16:05,877 Has something happened to Lord Corlys? 198 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:07,504 (baby babbling) 199 00:16:07,587 --> 00:16:09,422 Father... 200 00:16:09,506 --> 00:16:12,467 there's someone we wish to introduce you to. 201 00:16:15,762 --> 00:16:17,597 (labored breathing) 202 00:16:20,016 --> 00:16:21,601 (babbling continues) 203 00:16:26,022 --> 00:16:27,273 (sighs) 204 00:16:30,068 --> 00:16:33,113 Daemon. 205 00:16:33,530 --> 00:16:36,116 -Brother. -(baby babbles) 206 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:38,827 Who is that? 207 00:16:40,829 --> 00:16:42,455 Rhaenyra: Father... 208 00:16:43,665 --> 00:16:46,251 this is Aegon. 209 00:16:46,751 --> 00:16:48,294 Aegon. (exhales) 210 00:16:48,378 --> 00:16:52,257 And this... is Viserys. 211 00:16:53,341 --> 00:16:56,678 Ah... Viserys. 212 00:16:59,389 --> 00:17:00,849 Oh. 213 00:17:00,932 --> 00:17:05,437 (laughs) Now that is a name fit for a king. 214 00:17:05,520 --> 00:17:07,105 (laughing) 215 00:17:09,399 --> 00:17:10,859 Oh... 216 00:17:13,194 --> 00:17:16,156 Oh, oh... 217 00:17:16,239 --> 00:17:17,490 Oh, I'm sorry. 218 00:17:18,241 --> 00:17:21,327 Oh, I'm sorry. I-I'm sorry. 219 00:17:21,411 --> 00:17:24,372 -(children crying) -I'm so-- 220 00:17:26,583 --> 00:17:29,377 Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sor-- 221 00:17:29,461 --> 00:17:30,670 Please. 222 00:17:30,753 --> 00:17:32,005 (mouthing) 223 00:17:32,088 --> 00:17:35,675 -My tea... My tea. -What tea? This? 224 00:17:35,758 --> 00:17:38,178 Yes. Yes. 225 00:17:39,596 --> 00:17:40,763 Yes. 226 00:17:42,724 --> 00:17:43,808 (children crying) 227 00:17:47,604 --> 00:17:49,272 (groans) 228 00:17:49,355 --> 00:17:52,192 (breathing heavily) 229 00:17:58,948 --> 00:18:01,701 (Viserys sighs) 230 00:18:01,784 --> 00:18:02,827 (servant crying) 231 00:18:08,583 --> 00:18:12,086 Talya: I brought her here immediately. 232 00:18:12,170 --> 00:18:14,088 She's seen no one else, Your Grace. 233 00:18:19,135 --> 00:18:21,012 -Come here, sweetling. -(crying) 234 00:18:21,846 --> 00:18:23,431 (door closes) 235 00:18:30,563 --> 00:18:31,814 Tell me your name. 236 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:40,740 It's Dyana, Your Grace. If... i-if it please you. 237 00:18:42,617 --> 00:18:45,745 Dyana. What a pretty name. 238 00:18:48,831 --> 00:18:50,833 I understand you've found yourself in some trouble. 239 00:18:53,670 --> 00:18:56,381 I was fetching the Prince his wine, 240 00:18:56,464 --> 00:19:00,426 and I put it on his table, and when I turned-- 241 00:19:01,010 --> 00:19:02,845 I didn't see him. 242 00:19:03,888 --> 00:19:05,265 I asked him to stop, Your Grace. 243 00:19:05,348 --> 00:19:09,018 I did, truly... 244 00:19:09,102 --> 00:19:11,104 you must believe me. 245 00:19:11,187 --> 00:19:14,232 (crying breaths) 246 00:19:19,737 --> 00:19:21,281 Shh. 247 00:19:24,993 --> 00:19:26,869 Thank you for telling me, Dyana. 248 00:19:32,166 --> 00:19:34,377 -I know it wasn't your fault. -Hm? 249 00:19:36,546 --> 00:19:38,339 I believe you. 250 00:19:38,423 --> 00:19:40,008 Y-You do? 251 00:19:41,217 --> 00:19:42,468 I do. 252 00:19:45,471 --> 00:19:47,599 But what I worry about... 253 00:19:48,683 --> 00:19:49,809 is what others might believe. 254 00:19:51,894 --> 00:19:55,189 You were alone with the Prince, were you not? 255 00:19:55,273 --> 00:19:57,442 Yes, I-- (stammers) 256 00:19:57,525 --> 00:20:01,112 And no one else saw what happened between the two of you. 257 00:20:01,195 --> 00:20:03,323 If anyone else were to hear about this-- 258 00:20:03,406 --> 00:20:08,494 -I haven't told anyone. -You told Ser Erryk and Talya and now me. 259 00:20:08,578 --> 00:20:09,829 And though I believe you are not to blame, 260 00:20:09,912 --> 00:20:13,291 others might not be so trusting. 261 00:20:13,374 --> 00:20:17,337 They might think you were trying to besmirch the Prince, or worse... 262 00:20:17,420 --> 00:20:20,298 that you're the sort of girl that might have enticed him in the first place. 263 00:20:21,966 --> 00:20:24,218 And you know what happens to girls like that. 264 00:20:26,304 --> 00:20:29,932 I, I wouldn't dream of breathing another word to anyone, Your Grace. 265 00:20:31,851 --> 00:20:33,394 I, I swear it on my life. 266 00:20:33,478 --> 00:20:36,439 (shuddering breaths) 267 00:20:41,486 --> 00:20:43,112 I know you won't. 268 00:20:56,042 --> 00:20:57,543 For your troubles. 269 00:20:57,627 --> 00:21:01,381 (door opens, closes) 270 00:21:05,134 --> 00:21:06,969 The tea, Your Grace. 271 00:21:20,650 --> 00:21:22,819 It's best to be certain. 272 00:21:42,046 --> 00:21:43,131 (Dyana gulps) 273 00:21:49,679 --> 00:21:52,098 Queen Alicent: Get up. 274 00:21:52,181 --> 00:21:53,808 (shouts) Aegon! 275 00:21:56,477 --> 00:21:57,770 (yells) Get up! 276 00:21:58,521 --> 00:22:02,316 (sighs) Mother? 277 00:22:03,317 --> 00:22:07,488 -What is it? -"What is it? What is it? 278 00:22:07,572 --> 00:22:09,407 What is it?" That's all you can say for yourself? 279 00:22:09,490 --> 00:22:11,743 Has something happened? 280 00:22:11,826 --> 00:22:14,454 -Dyana. -Mm? 281 00:22:14,537 --> 00:22:16,748 Alicent: The serving girl. 282 00:22:16,831 --> 00:22:19,917 -(exhales) -Oh, for the gods' sake. 283 00:22:20,001 --> 00:22:22,295 The girl, Aegon. The one you sent fleeing from your company. 284 00:22:22,378 --> 00:22:24,964 Prince Aegon: (stretching) Oh, it was just harmless fun. 285 00:22:25,047 --> 00:22:28,634 She didn't need to go and get upset about it. 286 00:22:28,718 --> 00:22:32,847 Think of the shame on your wife, on me. 287 00:22:32,930 --> 00:22:35,308 How can you keep carrying on like this, 288 00:22:35,391 --> 00:22:37,310 especially on a day like today? 289 00:22:37,393 --> 00:22:40,396 Why? What is it today? 290 00:22:45,401 --> 00:22:47,445 (sniffles) 291 00:22:53,743 --> 00:22:55,620 You are no son of mine. 292 00:23:00,666 --> 00:23:03,002 I did not ask for this. 293 00:23:03,085 --> 00:23:05,963 I've done everything you've asked me to, 294 00:23:06,047 --> 00:23:08,174 and I try so... 295 00:23:08,257 --> 00:23:11,594 I try so hard, but it will never be enough for you or father. 296 00:23:11,677 --> 00:23:13,846 (door opens) 297 00:23:13,930 --> 00:23:17,892 Have you seen Dyana? She's supposed to dress the children. 298 00:23:25,149 --> 00:23:27,318 He looks like a different person. 299 00:23:27,401 --> 00:23:31,823 I believe we should also consult Maester Gerardys. 300 00:23:31,906 --> 00:23:34,700 Perhaps if he could see the King, he'd suggest a different-- 301 00:23:34,784 --> 00:23:36,786 Princess Rhaenyra. 302 00:23:36,869 --> 00:23:38,538 -And Prince Daemon. -Daemon: Hm. 303 00:23:40,998 --> 00:23:44,335 It has been so long since we were granted the joy of your presence. 304 00:23:47,255 --> 00:23:48,798 Indeed, Your Grace. 305 00:23:48,881 --> 00:23:52,218 Though not long enough to merit a greeting upon our arrival. 306 00:23:52,301 --> 00:23:55,221 I'm sure the Queen had pressing business, my love. 307 00:23:55,304 --> 00:23:58,641 What can either of us know of ruling a kingdom? 308 00:23:58,724 --> 00:24:00,518 I do not rule, as you well know. 309 00:24:00,601 --> 00:24:03,229 My father and I are mere stewards of the King's will and wisdom. 310 00:24:03,312 --> 00:24:06,357 Daemon: And how exactly is that wisdom expressed... 311 00:24:06,691 --> 00:24:07,733 hm? 312 00:24:07,817 --> 00:24:10,778 In blinks and wheezes? 313 00:24:10,862 --> 00:24:12,488 I'd be surprised if he could remember his own name. 314 00:24:12,572 --> 00:24:14,407 -Or if you could. -King Viserys's condition 315 00:24:14,490 --> 00:24:16,993 -has worsened since you saw him last. -Hah. 316 00:24:17,076 --> 00:24:19,787 It subjects him to considerable pain. 317 00:24:19,871 --> 00:24:22,331 -On the advice of the maesters-- -Ah, the maesters. 318 00:24:22,415 --> 00:24:25,877 Of course. It is they who keep him... 319 00:24:25,960 --> 00:24:27,128 addled on milk of the poppy 320 00:24:27,211 --> 00:24:29,755 while the Hightowers warm his throne. 321 00:24:29,839 --> 00:24:31,757 Rhaenyra, if you would see him without it, 322 00:24:31,841 --> 00:24:34,093 -almost blind with suffering. -Oh, Alicent, I have no doubt 323 00:24:34,176 --> 00:24:37,388 it was... an act of the purest mercy, 324 00:24:37,471 --> 00:24:39,891 but tell me, for the King's suffering, 325 00:24:39,974 --> 00:24:41,309 did the maesters also prescribe 326 00:24:41,392 --> 00:24:43,102 the removal of Targaryen heraldry 327 00:24:43,185 --> 00:24:46,856 and the installation in its stead of various statues and stars? 328 00:24:46,939 --> 00:24:49,317 The emblems of the Seven serve only to guide us on an uncertain path. 329 00:24:49,400 --> 00:24:53,112 -To remind us of a higher authority. -And on the morrow, 330 00:24:53,195 --> 00:24:57,700 which authority will sit in judgment of my son's claim on his own inheritance? 331 00:24:57,783 --> 00:25:00,453 -That would be mine... and the Hand's. -Daemon: Ah. 332 00:25:00,536 --> 00:25:02,455 But be assured, the Father is just and commands me 333 00:25:02,538 --> 00:25:05,833 to forget the accusations you have hurled in this room today. 334 00:25:10,087 --> 00:25:11,923 (swords clashing) 335 00:25:12,006 --> 00:25:15,551 -Smaller than I remember. -It looks exactly the same. 336 00:25:15,635 --> 00:25:18,596 -Ah, Luke, come on. -(knights, squires grunting) 337 00:25:28,189 --> 00:25:29,273 (indistinct chatter) 338 00:25:32,401 --> 00:25:35,321 See? I told you this would still be here. 339 00:25:35,404 --> 00:25:38,574 And you thought you could swing Criston's morningstar. 340 00:25:38,658 --> 00:25:40,576 And you almost took your own head off. 341 00:25:46,207 --> 00:25:48,876 -What's your problem? -Everyone's staring at us. 342 00:25:48,960 --> 00:25:50,002 Hyah! 343 00:25:52,254 --> 00:25:54,215 No one would question me being heir to Driftmark... 344 00:25:55,841 --> 00:25:57,843 if... 345 00:25:57,927 --> 00:26:01,222 if I looked more like Ser Laenor Velaryon than Ser Harwin Strong. 346 00:26:03,224 --> 00:26:05,643 It doesn't matter what they think. 347 00:26:08,104 --> 00:26:11,023 -(crowd cheering) -(distant grunting) 348 00:26:17,405 --> 00:26:18,990 (grunting) 349 00:26:20,282 --> 00:26:21,784 -(crowd gasps) -Ooh. 350 00:26:30,626 --> 00:26:33,671 (sword whooshes) 351 00:26:36,465 --> 00:26:38,050 (yelling) 352 00:26:43,973 --> 00:26:45,391 (crowd applauds) 353 00:26:50,438 --> 00:26:52,023 Well done, my Prince. 354 00:26:52,106 --> 00:26:53,399 You'll be winning tourneys in no time. 355 00:26:53,482 --> 00:26:55,651 I don't give a shit about tourneys. 356 00:26:56,485 --> 00:26:57,528 Nephews... 357 00:26:58,988 --> 00:27:01,240 have you come to train? 358 00:27:01,323 --> 00:27:02,700 Guard: (shouts) Open the gate! 359 00:27:02,783 --> 00:27:04,827 (gate opening) 360 00:27:14,170 --> 00:27:17,131 (intense music playing) 361 00:27:17,214 --> 00:27:18,299 (footsteps marching) 362 00:27:36,734 --> 00:27:38,444 Otto Hightower: Hold your nerve, my Queen. 363 00:27:38,527 --> 00:27:41,072 What we do, we do for the good of the realm. 364 00:27:41,155 --> 00:27:45,868 I must confess a certain uneasiness now this is at hand. 365 00:27:45,951 --> 00:27:50,206 -He may yet live. -But we must be prepared if he does not. 366 00:27:58,547 --> 00:28:00,466 The realm has enjoyed a long peace, 367 00:28:00,549 --> 00:28:03,469 a credit to the work of both Jaehaerys and Viserys, 368 00:28:03,552 --> 00:28:08,140 but the threat of war looms and may arrive on our shores. 369 00:28:08,224 --> 00:28:11,185 When it does, will you want a child at the command 370 00:28:11,268 --> 00:28:13,479 of the greatest fleet in Westeros? 371 00:28:15,314 --> 00:28:16,398 We must, of course... 372 00:28:18,275 --> 00:28:20,486 act in the interest of our subjects. 373 00:28:22,571 --> 00:28:26,200 The next Lord of the Tides will be deeply in your debt, Your Grace. 374 00:28:26,951 --> 00:28:28,452 As will Driftmark... 375 00:28:28,536 --> 00:28:30,579 in all its strength. 376 00:28:31,080 --> 00:28:33,374 (bell tolling) 377 00:28:37,753 --> 00:28:39,380 (thundering) 378 00:28:48,055 --> 00:28:49,431 Rhaena Targaryen: Grandmother? 379 00:28:53,269 --> 00:28:56,272 Rhaena. 380 00:29:02,111 --> 00:29:03,487 Baela said you might be here. 381 00:29:05,322 --> 00:29:07,825 She's done well as your ward. 382 00:29:07,908 --> 00:29:09,201 You've, um... 383 00:29:10,578 --> 00:29:11,036 raised her admirably. 384 00:29:11,120 --> 00:29:15,374 You honor me, Princess. 385 00:29:15,457 --> 00:29:18,210 Might I speak to the Princess alone, Rhaena? 386 00:29:21,547 --> 00:29:22,590 Princess. 387 00:29:32,391 --> 00:29:34,226 I wondered for many an hour 388 00:29:34,310 --> 00:29:37,938 what your purpose was in coming here. 389 00:29:38,022 --> 00:29:41,066 Whether you'd speak for or against the suit brought by Ser Vaemond. 390 00:29:41,150 --> 00:29:43,986 But then, I realized... 391 00:29:44,069 --> 00:29:45,988 you intend to advocate for yourself. 392 00:29:49,325 --> 00:29:51,911 This is no fair proceeding. 393 00:29:51,994 --> 00:29:54,079 It is a trap 394 00:29:54,163 --> 00:29:56,081 set by the Queen and the Hand, I'd wager, 395 00:29:56,165 --> 00:29:57,958 to proclaim my son illegitimate. 396 00:29:58,042 --> 00:30:01,003 Yet you did worse than that with Laenor. 397 00:30:03,005 --> 00:30:04,340 Did you not? 398 00:30:10,679 --> 00:30:12,348 I loved your son. 399 00:30:14,642 --> 00:30:17,603 You may not believe it to be true, but I did. 400 00:30:21,357 --> 00:30:23,484 I did not order his death. 401 00:30:25,986 --> 00:30:28,948 Nor was I complicit in it. I swear this to you. 402 00:30:36,372 --> 00:30:37,831 I'll make you an offer. 403 00:30:41,377 --> 00:30:42,503 Back Luke's claim, 404 00:30:42,586 --> 00:30:45,339 and let us betroth Laena's children to mine. 405 00:30:47,383 --> 00:30:51,887 Baela will be Queen of the Seven Kingdoms 406 00:30:51,971 --> 00:30:54,640 and her sons will be heirs to the throne. 407 00:30:54,723 --> 00:30:56,809 Rhaena will rule in Driftmark, and... 408 00:30:56,892 --> 00:31:00,062 the seat will pass to her and Lucerys's children in time. 409 00:31:00,145 --> 00:31:02,648 A generous offer. 410 00:31:02,731 --> 00:31:04,650 (thunder rumbling) 411 00:31:04,733 --> 00:31:07,653 -Or a desperate one. -What does it matter? 412 00:31:09,238 --> 00:31:11,323 (soft chuckle) 413 00:31:11,407 --> 00:31:14,285 You are right in this, at least. 414 00:31:18,539 --> 00:31:19,915 It does not matter. 415 00:31:26,755 --> 00:31:29,425 ♪ ♪ 416 00:31:29,508 --> 00:31:32,678 You can bargain with me all you like. 417 00:31:32,761 --> 00:31:36,307 Bring my granddaughter with you to soften my resolve. 418 00:31:37,808 --> 00:31:40,602 But tomorrow, the Hightowers land their first blow. 419 00:31:43,022 --> 00:31:45,107 They force you to your knees... 420 00:31:45,190 --> 00:31:48,027 and I must stand alone. 421 00:31:49,695 --> 00:31:52,531 (tense music playing) 422 00:32:01,749 --> 00:32:03,334 (exhales) 423 00:32:06,295 --> 00:32:09,548 (thundering, rain falling) 424 00:32:12,009 --> 00:32:13,719 (lightning cracks) 425 00:32:17,556 --> 00:32:19,683 (Viserys breathing heavily) 426 00:32:31,403 --> 00:32:33,489 (softly) Alicent? 427 00:32:34,156 --> 00:32:35,741 Alicent... 428 00:32:35,824 --> 00:32:37,785 No, it's Rhaenyra, father. 429 00:32:38,410 --> 00:32:40,996 (breathing heavily) 430 00:32:42,039 --> 00:32:43,999 Rhaenyra. 431 00:32:44,083 --> 00:32:46,043 (muttering) 432 00:32:46,126 --> 00:32:48,253 (thunder rumbling) 433 00:32:49,797 --> 00:32:53,050 "The Song of Ice and Fire." Do you believe it to be true? 434 00:32:55,844 --> 00:32:57,638 Aegon's Dream. 435 00:33:01,642 --> 00:33:03,227 You told me 436 00:33:03,310 --> 00:33:07,314 it was our duty to hold the realm united against a common foe. 437 00:33:11,485 --> 00:33:14,405 By naming me heir, you divided the realm. 438 00:33:18,117 --> 00:33:20,994 (Viserys breathing heavily) 439 00:33:24,540 --> 00:33:25,624 I thought I wanted it. 440 00:33:36,552 --> 00:33:38,679 But the burden is a heavy one. 441 00:33:40,431 --> 00:33:43,308 (softly) It's too heavy. 442 00:33:50,941 --> 00:33:52,025 My... 443 00:33:53,610 --> 00:33:54,778 My only child. 444 00:33:59,992 --> 00:34:02,953 If you wish me to bear it, then defend me. 445 00:34:04,455 --> 00:34:05,998 And my children. 446 00:34:06,081 --> 00:34:07,374 (sighs) 447 00:34:09,918 --> 00:34:12,963 (quietly) It's... 448 00:34:14,756 --> 00:34:17,342 (thundering) 449 00:34:21,221 --> 00:34:23,724 (Viserys murmurs) 450 00:34:29,521 --> 00:34:31,607 (Rhaenyra sniffles) 451 00:34:32,316 --> 00:34:33,901 (crying) 452 00:34:37,613 --> 00:34:38,697 (bells tolling) 453 00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:43,994 (birds chirping) 454 00:34:45,954 --> 00:34:47,790 (breathing heavily) 455 00:35:07,518 --> 00:35:08,936 I want to have supper, Otto. 456 00:35:12,481 --> 00:35:15,943 -It is the morning, Your Grace. -Tonight. 457 00:35:18,904 --> 00:35:21,573 The whole of my family... 458 00:35:21,657 --> 00:35:22,783 are gathered at the Red Keep. 459 00:35:26,161 --> 00:35:29,665 I want us... to dine together. 460 00:35:33,919 --> 00:35:35,462 (groaning) 461 00:35:41,802 --> 00:35:44,846 (groaning) 462 00:35:48,392 --> 00:35:51,770 (groaning continues) 463 00:36:00,571 --> 00:36:02,656 Bring milk of the poppy. 464 00:36:04,491 --> 00:36:06,577 (breathing heavily) 465 00:36:17,004 --> 00:36:18,088 (quietly) No. 466 00:36:20,465 --> 00:36:23,218 Just arrange the supper. 467 00:36:26,346 --> 00:36:28,473 (indistinct chatter) 468 00:36:28,557 --> 00:36:30,392 Though it is the great hope of this court 469 00:36:30,475 --> 00:36:34,813 that Lord Corlys Velaryon survive his wounds, 470 00:36:34,897 --> 00:36:37,316 we gather here with the grim task 471 00:36:37,399 --> 00:36:39,860 of dealing with the succession of Driftmark. 472 00:36:41,111 --> 00:36:43,488 As Hand, I speak with the King's voice on this 473 00:36:43,572 --> 00:36:45,907 and all other matters. 474 00:36:48,368 --> 00:36:50,287 The crown will now hear the petitions. 475 00:36:51,538 --> 00:36:53,415 Ser Vaemond of House Velaryon. 476 00:37:01,632 --> 00:37:03,342 Vaemond: My Queen. 477 00:37:03,425 --> 00:37:05,469 My Lord Hand. 478 00:37:06,345 --> 00:37:08,055 The history of our noble houses 479 00:37:08,138 --> 00:37:09,723 extends beyond the Seven Kingdoms 480 00:37:09,806 --> 00:37:11,975 to the days of Old Valyria. 481 00:37:12,059 --> 00:37:14,895 For as long as House Targaryen has ruled the skies, 482 00:37:14,978 --> 00:37:17,564 House Velaryon has ruled the seas. 483 00:37:17,648 --> 00:37:19,650 When the Doom fell on Valyria, 484 00:37:19,733 --> 00:37:22,277 our houses became the last of their kind. 485 00:37:22,361 --> 00:37:23,695 Our forebearers came to this new land, 486 00:37:23,779 --> 00:37:25,697 knowing that were they to fail, 487 00:37:25,781 --> 00:37:30,327 it would mean the end to their bloodlines and their name. 488 00:37:30,410 --> 00:37:34,206 I have spent my entire life on Driftmark defending my brother's seat. 489 00:37:34,289 --> 00:37:38,043 I am Lord Corlys's closest kin, his own blood. 490 00:37:38,126 --> 00:37:42,172 The true, unimpeachable blood of House Velaryon runs through my veins. 491 00:37:42,255 --> 00:37:46,218 As it does in my sons, the offspring of Laenor Velaryon. 492 00:37:46,301 --> 00:37:49,054 If you cared so much about your house's blood, Ser Vaemond, 493 00:37:49,137 --> 00:37:51,515 you would not be so bold as to supplant its rightful heir. 494 00:37:51,598 --> 00:37:53,350 No, you only speak for yourself 495 00:37:53,433 --> 00:37:55,143 -and for your own ambition. -You will have chance 496 00:37:55,227 --> 00:37:57,437 to make your own petition, Princess Rhaenyra. 497 00:37:57,521 --> 00:38:00,107 Do Ser Vaemond the courtesy of allowing his to be heard. 498 00:38:05,237 --> 00:38:08,740 What do you know of Velaryon blood, Princess? 499 00:38:10,033 --> 00:38:13,078 I could cut my veins and show it to you 500 00:38:13,161 --> 00:38:16,289 and you still wouldn't recognize it. 501 00:38:16,373 --> 00:38:20,419 This is about the future and survival of my house, not yours. 502 00:38:24,673 --> 00:38:27,759 My Queen, my Lord Hand. 503 00:38:28,802 --> 00:38:33,223 This is a matter of blood, not ambition. 504 00:38:33,306 --> 00:38:37,102 I place the continuation of the survival of my house and my line above all. 505 00:38:37,185 --> 00:38:42,357 I humbly put myself before you as my brother's successor... 506 00:38:42,441 --> 00:38:45,944 the Lord of Driftmark and Lord of the Tides. 507 00:38:47,112 --> 00:38:48,739 Thank you, Ser Vaemond. 508 00:38:54,870 --> 00:38:58,665 Princess Rhaenyra, you may now speak 509 00:38:58,749 --> 00:39:01,168 for your son, Lucerys Velaryon. 510 00:39:06,631 --> 00:39:09,301 If I am to grace this farce with some answer, 511 00:39:09,384 --> 00:39:12,053 I will start by reminding the court that nearly 20 years ago, in this very-- 512 00:39:18,226 --> 00:39:21,271 King Viserys of House Targaryen, 513 00:39:21,354 --> 00:39:23,273 the First of His Name, 514 00:39:23,356 --> 00:39:26,443 King of the Andals, and the Rhoynar, 515 00:39:26,526 --> 00:39:28,779 and the First Men, 516 00:39:28,862 --> 00:39:34,117 Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, and Protector of the Realm. 517 00:39:34,201 --> 00:39:37,287 (dark, triumphant music playing) 518 00:39:37,370 --> 00:39:39,039 ♪ ♪ 519 00:39:52,302 --> 00:39:55,096 ♪ ♪ 520 00:40:35,470 --> 00:40:39,224 ♪ ♪ 521 00:40:51,069 --> 00:40:53,196 (breathing heavily) 522 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:55,156 I will sit the throne today. 523 00:40:57,117 --> 00:40:58,451 Your Grace. 524 00:41:01,913 --> 00:41:03,874 (groaning) 525 00:41:05,667 --> 00:41:07,752 I will be fine. I will be fine. 526 00:41:07,836 --> 00:41:10,672 (breathing heavily) 527 00:41:16,177 --> 00:41:17,762 (crown clatters) 528 00:41:22,350 --> 00:41:24,144 I said I'm fine. 529 00:41:27,647 --> 00:41:28,773 -Ah... -Come on. 530 00:41:29,608 --> 00:41:31,192 (groaning) 531 00:41:36,031 --> 00:41:38,491 -Steady. -(Viserys groans) 532 00:41:39,534 --> 00:41:41,119 (groaning) 533 00:41:47,667 --> 00:41:50,712 ♪ ♪ 534 00:42:10,065 --> 00:42:11,149 (breathing heavily) 535 00:42:17,948 --> 00:42:24,371 I must... admit... my confusion. 536 00:42:25,956 --> 00:42:27,374 I do not understand 537 00:42:27,457 --> 00:42:31,836 why petitions are being heard over a settled succession. 538 00:42:31,920 --> 00:42:35,131 The only one present... 539 00:42:35,215 --> 00:42:38,843 who might offer keener insight into Lord Corlys's wishes 540 00:42:38,927 --> 00:42:41,596 is the Princess Rhaenys. 541 00:42:45,392 --> 00:42:47,018 Indeed, Your Grace. 542 00:43:00,907 --> 00:43:03,868 It was ever my husband's will that Driftmark 543 00:43:03,952 --> 00:43:05,870 pass through Ser Laenor 544 00:43:05,954 --> 00:43:08,790 to his trueborn son... 545 00:43:09,624 --> 00:43:10,709 Lucerys Velaryon. 546 00:43:10,792 --> 00:43:14,421 His mind never changed. 547 00:43:14,504 --> 00:43:16,756 Nor did my support of him. 548 00:43:16,840 --> 00:43:20,093 As a matter of fact, the Princess Rhaenyra has just informed me of her desire 549 00:43:20,176 --> 00:43:22,262 to marry her sons Jace and Luke 550 00:43:22,345 --> 00:43:27,058 to Lord Corlys's granddaughters, Baela and Rhaena. 551 00:43:27,142 --> 00:43:31,062 A proposal to which I heartily agree. 552 00:43:32,063 --> 00:43:35,692 Viserys: Well... the matter is settled. 553 00:43:36,985 --> 00:43:38,278 Again. 554 00:43:39,571 --> 00:43:41,072 I hereby reaffirm 555 00:43:41,156 --> 00:43:43,950 Prince Lucerys of House Velaryon 556 00:43:44,034 --> 00:43:47,078 as heir to Driftmark, 557 00:43:47,162 --> 00:43:52,125 the Driftwood Throne, and the next Lord of the Tides. 558 00:43:52,208 --> 00:43:53,251 (wheezing) 559 00:43:58,631 --> 00:44:00,175 You break law... 560 00:44:01,259 --> 00:44:03,094 and centuries of tradition 561 00:44:03,178 --> 00:44:05,305 to install your daughter as heir. 562 00:44:07,348 --> 00:44:10,060 Yet you dare tell me... 563 00:44:10,143 --> 00:44:13,063 who deserves to inherit the name Velaryon. 564 00:44:15,356 --> 00:44:17,734 No. 565 00:44:17,817 --> 00:44:20,070 I will not allow it. 566 00:44:20,695 --> 00:44:22,322 "Allow it"? 567 00:44:23,406 --> 00:44:25,575 Do not forget yourself, Vaemond. 568 00:44:29,412 --> 00:44:34,042 (shouts) That is no true Velaryon, 569 00:44:34,125 --> 00:44:37,629 and certainly no nephew of mine. 570 00:44:37,712 --> 00:44:39,798 Go to your chambers. You have said enough. 571 00:44:41,091 --> 00:44:44,552 Lucerys is my true-born grandson. 572 00:44:45,553 --> 00:44:47,055 And you... 573 00:44:47,138 --> 00:44:48,306 are no more 574 00:44:48,389 --> 00:44:51,518 than the second son of Driftmark. 575 00:44:51,601 --> 00:44:56,356 You... may run your house as you see fit... 576 00:44:56,439 --> 00:45:00,401 but you will not decide the future of mine. 577 00:45:02,278 --> 00:45:04,572 My house survived the Doom 578 00:45:04,656 --> 00:45:07,408 and a thousand tribulations besides. 579 00:45:07,492 --> 00:45:09,327 And gods be damned... 580 00:45:10,620 --> 00:45:15,542 I will not see it ended on the account of this-- 581 00:45:17,877 --> 00:45:19,420 (softly) Say it. 582 00:45:29,973 --> 00:45:32,183 Her children... 583 00:45:32,267 --> 00:45:34,519 (shouts) are bastards! 584 00:45:36,980 --> 00:45:39,232 And she... 585 00:45:40,108 --> 00:45:41,151 is... 586 00:45:41,943 --> 00:45:43,361 a whore. 587 00:45:43,444 --> 00:45:44,904 (crowd gasping) 588 00:45:44,988 --> 00:45:47,073 (breathing heavily) 589 00:45:49,826 --> 00:45:50,869 I... 590 00:45:52,662 --> 00:45:54,831 will have your tongue for that. 591 00:45:54,914 --> 00:45:57,959 (all gasping) 592 00:46:01,921 --> 00:46:03,214 He can keep his tongue. 593 00:46:03,298 --> 00:46:06,676 -(shouts) Disarm him! -No need. 594 00:46:09,220 --> 00:46:11,306 (Viserys groaning) 595 00:46:13,474 --> 00:46:16,561 -Alicent: Call the maesters! -Father? 596 00:46:16,644 --> 00:46:19,439 -(groaning) -Please, my love. You must take something for the pain. 597 00:46:20,315 --> 00:46:22,066 I will not cloud my mind. 598 00:46:22,150 --> 00:46:24,527 I must put things right. 599 00:46:25,945 --> 00:46:27,488 (groaning) 600 00:46:40,835 --> 00:46:43,671 (solemn music playing) 601 00:47:10,657 --> 00:47:15,286 The body will be ready for its return to Driftmark on the morrow, my lady. 602 00:47:17,872 --> 00:47:21,960 You may wish to leave the Silent Sisters to their work. 603 00:47:22,043 --> 00:47:24,504 It is ill luck to look upon the face of death. 604 00:47:28,007 --> 00:47:32,595 The Stranger has visited me more times than I can count, Grand Maester. 605 00:47:37,850 --> 00:47:40,395 I assure you... 606 00:47:40,478 --> 00:47:43,481 he cares little whether my eyes are open or closed. 607 00:48:03,001 --> 00:48:06,796 ♪ ♪ 608 00:48:15,179 --> 00:48:18,016 (indistinct chatter) 609 00:48:34,490 --> 00:48:35,533 (door opens) 610 00:49:09,650 --> 00:49:13,071 How good it is... to see you all tonight... 611 00:49:14,197 --> 00:49:15,490 together. 612 00:49:21,454 --> 00:49:25,416 -Prayer before we begin? -Yes. 613 00:49:25,500 --> 00:49:27,877 May the Mother smile down on this gathering with love. 614 00:49:27,960 --> 00:49:32,590 May the Smith mend the bonds that have been broken for far too long. 615 00:49:32,673 --> 00:49:35,635 And to Vaemond Velaryon, may the gods give him rest. 616 00:49:43,851 --> 00:49:47,688 This is an occasion for celebration, it seems. 617 00:49:47,772 --> 00:49:50,233 My grandsons, Jace and Luke, 618 00:49:50,316 --> 00:49:53,611 will marry their cousins, Baela and Rhaena, 619 00:49:53,694 --> 00:49:56,948 further strengthening the bond between our houses. 620 00:49:57,031 --> 00:49:59,617 A toast to the young Princes... 621 00:49:59,700 --> 00:50:03,913 -and their betrothed. -Hear, hear! 622 00:50:03,996 --> 00:50:07,458 Well done, Jace. You'll finally get to lie with a woman. 623 00:50:07,542 --> 00:50:12,046 Let us toast as well Prince Lucerys... 624 00:50:12,130 --> 00:50:14,966 the future Lord of the Tides. 625 00:50:15,049 --> 00:50:16,134 Hear, hear. 626 00:50:16,217 --> 00:50:17,844 You'll be great. 627 00:50:21,556 --> 00:50:25,893 You do know how the act is done, I assume? 628 00:50:25,977 --> 00:50:27,103 At least in principle? 629 00:50:27,186 --> 00:50:28,604 Where to put your cock and all that. 630 00:50:28,688 --> 00:50:30,064 Let it be, cousin. 631 00:50:30,148 --> 00:50:31,232 You can play the jester if you wish, 632 00:50:31,315 --> 00:50:34,944 -but hold your tongue before my betrothed. -Mm-hm. 633 00:50:47,206 --> 00:50:49,584 (cutlery clatters) 634 00:50:50,418 --> 00:50:53,129 (breathing heavily) 635 00:50:55,423 --> 00:50:59,969 It both gladdens my heart 636 00:51:00,052 --> 00:51:04,182 and fills me with sorrow 637 00:51:04,265 --> 00:51:07,477 to see these faces around the table. 638 00:51:08,603 --> 00:51:12,398 The faces most dear to me in all the world... 639 00:51:13,858 --> 00:51:16,152 yet grown so distant from each other... 640 00:51:16,736 --> 00:51:19,197 in the years past. 641 00:51:31,792 --> 00:51:33,085 (mask thuds) 642 00:51:42,178 --> 00:51:45,598 My own face... 643 00:51:45,681 --> 00:51:47,975 is no longer a handsome one... 644 00:51:50,728 --> 00:51:51,812 if indeed it ever was. 645 00:51:55,942 --> 00:51:57,985 But tonight... 646 00:51:58,069 --> 00:52:01,447 I wish you to see me... as I am. 647 00:52:02,865 --> 00:52:04,450 Not just a king... 648 00:52:06,160 --> 00:52:09,038 but your father. 649 00:52:09,121 --> 00:52:10,331 Your brother. 650 00:52:10,998 --> 00:52:12,625 Your husband... 651 00:52:14,961 --> 00:52:16,587 and your grandsire. 652 00:52:17,588 --> 00:52:19,757 Who may not, it seems... 653 00:52:20,758 --> 00:52:22,635 walk for much longer among you. 654 00:52:22,718 --> 00:52:26,180 -(breathing heavily) -(mask clanks) 655 00:52:28,474 --> 00:52:33,020 Let us no longer hold ill feelings in our hearts. 656 00:52:34,313 --> 00:52:35,940 The crown cannot stand strong 657 00:52:36,023 --> 00:52:38,693 if the House of the Dragon remains divided. 658 00:52:39,527 --> 00:52:42,446 But set aside your grievances. 659 00:52:45,825 --> 00:52:47,994 if not for the sake of the crown... 660 00:52:49,078 --> 00:52:51,247 then for the sake of this old man 661 00:52:51,831 --> 00:52:54,750 who loves you all 662 00:52:54,834 --> 00:52:56,419 so dearly. 663 00:53:02,550 --> 00:53:04,635 (breathing heavily) 664 00:53:05,177 --> 00:53:07,305 (mask clanking) 665 00:53:23,362 --> 00:53:26,449 I wish to raise my cup to Her Grace, the Queen. 666 00:53:30,411 --> 00:53:32,830 I love my father. 667 00:53:32,913 --> 00:53:36,417 But I must admit that no one has stood... 668 00:53:36,500 --> 00:53:39,086 more loyally by his side than his good wife. 669 00:53:39,170 --> 00:53:42,131 (poignant music playing) 670 00:53:42,214 --> 00:53:44,091 She has tended to him with... 671 00:53:45,259 --> 00:53:47,303 unfailing devotion, 672 00:53:47,386 --> 00:53:49,930 love, and honor. 673 00:53:51,390 --> 00:53:53,851 And for that, she has my gratitude... 674 00:53:55,770 --> 00:53:57,355 and my apology. 675 00:54:06,697 --> 00:54:09,575 Your graciousness moves me deeply, Princess. 676 00:54:09,659 --> 00:54:11,702 ♪ ♪ 677 00:54:12,870 --> 00:54:14,747 We are both mothers... 678 00:54:17,166 --> 00:54:19,043 and we love our children. 679 00:54:22,463 --> 00:54:25,383 We have more in common than we sometimes allow. 680 00:54:28,636 --> 00:54:32,098 I raise my cup to you... and to your house. 681 00:54:37,186 --> 00:54:39,146 You will make a fine queen. 682 00:54:41,482 --> 00:54:45,486 ♪ ♪ 683 00:55:09,427 --> 00:55:11,303 (Prince Aegon clears throat) 684 00:55:15,182 --> 00:55:17,143 I, um... 685 00:55:17,226 --> 00:55:20,730 I regret the disappointment you are soon to suffer. 686 00:55:20,813 --> 00:55:24,275 But if you ever wish to know what it is to be well satisfied, 687 00:55:24,358 --> 00:55:26,402 all you have to do is ask. 688 00:55:27,111 --> 00:55:29,780 Jace. 689 00:55:29,864 --> 00:55:32,742 (Prince Jacaerys clears throat) 690 00:55:55,890 --> 00:56:00,853 To Prince Aegon and... Prince Aemond. 691 00:56:00,936 --> 00:56:04,315 We have not seen each other in years, 692 00:56:04,398 --> 00:56:07,151 but I have fond memories of our shared youth. 693 00:56:09,570 --> 00:56:14,533 And as men, I hope we may yet be friends and allies. 694 00:56:14,617 --> 00:56:17,161 To you and your family's good health, dear uncles. 695 00:56:25,169 --> 00:56:26,420 To you as well. 696 00:56:33,177 --> 00:56:35,596 (softly) Beware the beast beneath the boards. 697 00:56:35,679 --> 00:56:37,097 Well done, my boy. 698 00:56:37,181 --> 00:56:41,477 I would like to toast to Baela and Rhaena. 699 00:56:41,560 --> 00:56:44,438 They'll be married soon. 700 00:56:44,522 --> 00:56:47,733 It isn't so bad. Mostly he just ignores you... 701 00:56:48,776 --> 00:56:50,861 except sometimes when he's drunk. 702 00:56:50,945 --> 00:56:52,530 (scattered laughter) 703 00:56:59,286 --> 00:57:02,665 -(whispers) Good. -Let us have some music. 704 00:57:02,748 --> 00:57:05,709 (lively music playing) 705 00:57:05,793 --> 00:57:07,920 (indistinct chatter) 706 00:57:08,003 --> 00:57:09,213 Excuse me. 707 00:57:26,522 --> 00:57:28,107 (laughing) 708 00:57:38,367 --> 00:57:39,952 (laughing) 709 00:57:41,328 --> 00:57:42,913 (inaudible) 710 00:57:47,877 --> 00:57:50,129 (emotional music playing) 711 00:57:59,346 --> 00:58:02,141 ♪ ♪ 712 00:58:30,711 --> 00:58:33,547 (breathes heavily) 713 00:58:40,054 --> 00:58:43,557 -Alicent: Guards. -(Viserys groaning) 714 00:58:50,689 --> 00:58:52,232 Please, sit down. 715 00:58:52,316 --> 00:58:53,359 ♪ ♪ 716 00:59:15,255 --> 00:59:16,298 (pig sizzling) 717 00:59:22,221 --> 00:59:23,806 (chuckles) 718 00:59:28,936 --> 00:59:30,646 (hits table, music stops) 719 00:59:31,146 --> 00:59:33,107 Final tribute. 720 00:59:35,985 --> 00:59:38,112 To the health of my nephews: 721 00:59:38,946 --> 00:59:40,656 Jace... 722 00:59:40,739 --> 00:59:42,825 Luke... 723 00:59:43,784 --> 00:59:45,077 and Joffrey. 724 00:59:46,495 --> 00:59:49,873 Each of them handsome, wise... 725 00:59:54,503 --> 00:59:56,922 hm... 726 00:59:57,006 --> 00:59:58,549 -strong. -Aemond. 727 00:59:58,632 --> 00:59:59,717 Prince Aemond: Come... 728 01:00:01,343 --> 01:00:05,639 let us drain our cups to these three... 729 01:00:05,723 --> 01:00:07,057 -Strong boys. -I dare you to say that again. 730 01:00:07,141 --> 01:00:11,020 Why? 'Twas only a compliment. 731 01:00:11,103 --> 01:00:13,230 Do you not think yourself Strong? 732 01:00:13,313 --> 01:00:15,441 -Rhaenyra: Jace! -Alicent: That is enough! 733 01:00:17,234 --> 01:00:18,277 (grunts) 734 01:00:19,445 --> 01:00:20,529 (chuckles) 735 01:00:20,612 --> 01:00:21,697 (grunting) 736 01:00:21,780 --> 01:00:23,490 Why would you say such a thing before these people? 737 01:00:23,574 --> 01:00:27,578 I was merely expressing how proud I am of my family, Mother. 738 01:00:27,661 --> 01:00:31,540 Mm, though it seems my nephews aren't quite as proud of theirs. 739 01:00:31,623 --> 01:00:33,459 Daemon: Wait, wait! 740 01:00:37,087 --> 01:00:39,339 Rhaenyra: Go to your quarters. All of you go, now. 741 01:00:41,842 --> 01:00:43,093 (sighs) 742 01:00:43,844 --> 01:00:46,722 (footsteps retreating) 743 01:00:51,351 --> 01:00:54,354 Mm. 744 01:00:58,942 --> 01:01:01,987 Rhaenyra. 745 01:01:04,531 --> 01:01:07,201 It's best, I think, if we go back to Dragonstone. 746 01:01:07,284 --> 01:01:08,368 You've only just arrived. 747 01:01:15,209 --> 01:01:16,376 Let me see the children home. 748 01:01:18,045 --> 01:01:19,379 I'll, um... 749 01:01:20,047 --> 01:01:22,591 return on dragonback. 750 01:01:27,054 --> 01:01:28,972 The King and I would both like that. 751 01:01:42,236 --> 01:01:43,320 (indistinct chatter) 752 01:01:48,909 --> 01:01:51,745 (mysterious music playing) 753 01:01:53,080 --> 01:01:54,915 (dog barking) 754 01:02:01,964 --> 01:02:03,590 (chatter continues) 755 01:02:10,681 --> 01:02:13,934 It's been quite a night at the castle, it seems. 756 01:02:15,227 --> 01:02:16,770 Yes, my lady. 757 01:02:20,232 --> 01:02:22,276 ♪ ♪ 758 01:02:34,621 --> 01:02:37,583 -(footsteps approach) -(Viserys groaning) 759 01:02:51,597 --> 01:02:53,432 Come on, come on. 760 01:02:57,144 --> 01:02:59,563 -That's it. -(breathing heavily) 761 01:03:02,482 --> 01:03:03,609 (groans) 762 01:03:08,655 --> 01:03:09,698 Oh... 763 01:03:11,033 --> 01:03:12,326 Well done. 764 01:03:19,166 --> 01:03:21,335 -I'm sorry. -Shh. 765 01:03:21,418 --> 01:03:23,545 -I'm sorry. -Shh, shh, shh. 766 01:03:26,048 --> 01:03:27,925 But you wanted to know... 767 01:03:29,009 --> 01:03:31,094 if I believe it to be true. 768 01:03:33,013 --> 01:03:34,890 Believe what to be true, my King? 769 01:03:35,849 --> 01:03:37,476 Don't you remember? 770 01:03:39,228 --> 01:03:42,272 Aegon... 771 01:03:43,023 --> 01:03:46,068 Our son? 772 01:03:46,526 --> 01:03:48,612 His Dream. 773 01:03:48,695 --> 01:03:49,821 The Song of Ice... 774 01:03:49,905 --> 01:03:51,949 and Fi-- 775 01:03:53,242 --> 01:03:54,826 It is true. 776 01:03:55,869 --> 01:03:57,746 What he saw in the North. 777 01:03:59,414 --> 01:04:01,541 The Prince That Was Promised. 778 01:04:03,418 --> 01:04:04,795 I don't understand, Viserys. 779 01:04:04,878 --> 01:04:06,964 (sighs) The Prince. 780 01:04:07,047 --> 01:04:08,590 Prince Aegon? 781 01:04:10,801 --> 01:04:12,469 To unite the realm 782 01:04:12,552 --> 01:04:15,722 against the cold... and the dark. 783 01:04:19,518 --> 01:04:21,103 It is you. 784 01:04:23,897 --> 01:04:26,942 You are the one. 785 01:04:27,442 --> 01:04:28,527 You must do this. 786 01:04:30,237 --> 01:04:33,115 (softly) You must do this. 787 01:04:34,616 --> 01:04:35,701 (breathing heavily) 788 01:04:53,302 --> 01:04:54,886 Shh, shh. 789 01:04:55,971 --> 01:04:58,432 (exhales deeply) 790 01:05:12,195 --> 01:05:14,573 (blows out candle) 791 01:05:17,743 --> 01:05:19,578 I understand, my King. 792 01:05:24,791 --> 01:05:26,585 ♪ ♪ 793 01:05:33,800 --> 01:05:35,385 (groaning) 794 01:05:39,973 --> 01:05:42,100 (softly) No more. 795 01:05:42,184 --> 01:05:43,769 No more. 796 01:05:46,188 --> 01:05:48,273 (short breaths) 797 01:06:12,547 --> 01:06:13,256 My love. 798 01:06:13,340 --> 01:06:16,176 (breathing stops) 799 01:06:28,021 --> 01:06:31,024 ♪ ♪