Chapter 201

After a few cups Tyrion spoke more freely. The first wariness had left him. Domeric turned the talk another way.

“From the day your brother Jaime Lannister put on the white cloak, he gave up all claim upon Casterly Rock. Every man knows a knight of the Kingsguard may not marry, may not beget children, and may not inherit land. Why has your father, Lord Tywin, never named you the lawful heir of the Rock?”

“Because Lord Tywin hates me!” Tyrion said it at once.