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Arya sits in as the Freys express concern about King Robb’s chances of success, now that House Tyrell has joined with House Lannister. She unknowingly learns her impending wedding is off. And she escapes Harrenhal for Riverrun with Gendry and Hot Pie. Simon and Mackelly saddle up for the ride.

Chapter Review:
Arya Stark blends into the background of Lord Roose Bolton's chambers, while a large group of Frey men suggest that King Robb has lost the war and must kneel to the Lannister. Roose points out that King Robb has won every battle he’s entered into against the Lannisters. The Freys remind him that Tywin Lannister’s army has expanded greatly since their alliance with House Tyrell. She then receives the devastating news that Winterfell has been taken and Bran and Rickon killed.

When the Freys leave, Roose dictates a letter to Helman Tallhart, who has taken Castle Darry. He wants Tallhart to put Darry to the torch and then march on Duskendale, alongside Robett Glover. Arya’s tasked with cleaning Roose’s chambers, while he leaves for a wolf hunt. During her chores, she finds a map showing Riverrun’s location compared to Harrenhal. It’s not too far away.

After a trip to the godswood, Arya returns to serve Roose his dinner and wine. He tells her that she will stay in Harrenhal when he leaves and serve Vargo Hoat. Arya then makes her way back to the godswood. However, on her way she comes across Elmar Frey. He’s upset that due to a dishonor to his house he won’t be marrying the princess he’s been betrothed to. Neither of them realize that Arya is that princess.

In the godswood, she prays to the heart tree for direction. A wolf howls in the distance. She takes that as a sign it’s time to rejoin her family. She talks Gendry into coming with her, and sends him to fetch Hot Pie. Arya kills the guard at a postern gate, and the trio ride for Riverrun.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Arya Stark - Younger daughter of Ned and Catelyn Stark.
Gendry - Friend of Arya. Former armorer’s apprentice. Bastard son of King Robert Baratheon. Working in the Harrenhal smiths.
Hot Pie - Friend of Arya. Working in the Harrenhal kitchens.
Roose Bolton - Lord of the Dreadfort. Heading up the eastern contingent of Robb Stark’s army.
Vargo Hoat - Leader of the Brave Companions,

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