Chapter 77

“Your Grace, I trust your journey was a pleasant one.”

After the feast, Robert came to Lord Eddard’s study. It was quiet and out of the way—clearly the king had something important to discuss with an old friend.

Robert snorted. “Pleasant? It was swamps, woods, and fields the whole way. Once we passed the Neck there wasn’t a proper inn for leagues… though I’ll grant you, that feast was generous.”