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

A Lannister victory was ill tidings, but Catelyn could not share her brother’s obvious dismay. She still had nightmares about the shadow she had seen slide across Renly’s tent and the way the blood had come flowing out through the steel of his gorget. “Stannis was no more a friend than Lord Tywin.” “You do not understand. Highgarden has declared for Joffrey. Dorne as well. All the south.” His mouth tightened. “And you see fit to loose the Kingslayer. You had no right.” “I had a mother’s right.” Her voice was calm, though the news about Highgarden was a savage blow to Robb’s hopes. She could not think about that now, though. “No right,” Edmure repeated. “He was Robb’s captive, your king’s captive, and Robb charged me to keep him safe.” “Brienne will keep him safe. She swore it on her sword.” “That woman?” “She will deliver Jaime to King’s Landing, and bring Arya and Sansa back to us safely.” “Cersei will never give them up.” “Not Cersei. Tyrion. He swore it, in open court. And the Kingslayer swore it as well.” “Jaime’s word is worthless. As for the Imp, it’s said he took an axe in the head during the battle. He’ll be dead before your Brienne reaches King’s Landing, if she ever does.”