A Song of Ice and Fire, 5-Book Boxed Set: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, A Dance with Dragons (Song of Ice & Fire 1-5)

by George R.R. Martin

“Might have been, but was not,” she pointed out. “It was a stinging manticore meant to slay me. He saved my life.” “Khaleesi, has it occurred to you that Whitebeard and Belwas might have been in league with the assassin? It might all have been a ploy to win your trust.” Her sudden laughter made Drogon hiss, and sent Viserion flapping to his perch above the porthole. “The ploy worked well.” The exile knight did not return her smile. “These are Illyrio’s ships, Illyrio’s captains, Illyrio’s sailors … and Strong Belwas and Arstan are his men as well, not yours.” “Magister Illyrio has protected me in the past. Strong Belwas says that he wept when he heard my brother was dead.” “Yes,” said Mormont, “but did he weep for Viserys, or for the plans he had made with him?” “His plans need not change. Magister Illyrio is a friend to House Targaryen, and wealthy …” “He was not born wealthy. In the world as I have seen it, no man grows rich by kindness. The warlocks said the second treason would be for gold. What does Illyrio Mopatis love more than gold?”