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Arya and the Night’s Watch recruits are badgered by Gold Cloaks intent on returning one of their number to King’s Landing. Despite Arya’s concerns, it is Gendry who they’re after. He’s saved by the bravery of Yoren and his fellow recruits. Simon and Mackelly consider the implications. 

Chapter Review: 
Arya’s journey north with Yoren and the latest members of the Night’s Watch is punctuated by signs of war. Roadside graves, refugees fleeing south, and opportunistic profiteers. A stop at an inn provides an opportunity for all who have nothing to hide to get a bath. Conversation is of Robb Stark’s success and the dangers of the road to come. 

Arya goes outside and begins to befriend one of the three chained prisoners. He’s from Essos and introduces himself as Jaqen H’ghar. He apologizes for the manners of his friends Biter and Rorge. Arya gets feisty, Jaqen is impressed, and Gendry reminds her not to fraternize with the prisoners. 

A contingent of Gold Cloaks arrives, looking for one of the recruits. Arya hides with Gendry explaining that she is who they seek. Yoren faces them down, with help from the other recruits, who rally to protect their comrade. Turns out that they were after Gendry. He’s puzzled as to why, and also why Arya thought it would be her. Yoren makes contingency plans for when the Gold Cloaks return in greater numbers - horses for Arya and Gendry, and orders to ride north as fast as possible if trouble comes. 

Characters/Places/Names/Events: 
Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark. 
Yoren - Man of the Night’s Watch in King’s Landing seeking recruits and supplies. 
Gendry - Recruit to the Night’s Watch. Former armorer’s apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon. 
Hot Pie - Recruit of the Night’s Watch. 
Lommy - Recruit of the Night’s Watch. 
Jaqen H’ghar - unwilling recruit of the Night’s Watch, from the dungeons of King’s Landing. 
Biter and Rorge - Jaqen H’ghar’s cellmates on the journey north from the King’s Landing dungeons. 

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