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

“So there you have us, Jon Snow,” said Mance Rayder. “The King-beyond-the-Wall and his court, such as it is. And now some words from you, I think. Where did you come from?” “Winterfell,” he said, “by way of Castle Black.” “And what brings you up the Milkwater, so far from the fires of home?” He did not wait for Jon’s answer, but looked at once to Rattleshirt. “How many were they?” “Five. Three’s dead and the boy’s here. T’other went up a mountainside where no horse could follow.” Rayder’s eyes met Jon’s again. “Was it only the five of you? Or are more of your brothers skulking about?” “We were four and the Halfhand. Qhorin was worth twenty common men.”