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NED The girls won’t remember him. Bran never even met him.
CATELYN You’ll tell them the stories.
NED Old Jon would have been proud of Bran. He was a brave boy at the beheading.
Catelyn is troubled by the thought. She releases his hand.
CATELYN Eight is too young to see such things. NED Should I tell you about the things I saw before I was eight? (beat) He won’t be a child forever. And winter is coming.
The words disturb Catelyn but she keeps her silence.
NED His brothers helped him. Especially Jon. CATELYN Jon Snow is his half-brother. My lord.
Ned notes his wife’s tone but says nothing. This isn’t a fight he needs right now. Catelyn, realizing she has broached the wrong topic at the wrong time, changes the subject.
CATELYN The raven brought more news. The king rides for Winterfell. (beat) Along with the queen and her brothers.
Ned considers this prospect for a moment. Clearly Catelyn already has. They both know what it means.
NED He hates the cold. Always has. If he comes this far north, it’s one thing he’s after.
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