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Jon gets a pardon and a shiny new sword from Jeor Mormont. His buddies are all excited but Jon is preoccupied with news from the south. Maester Aemon sympathizes and reveals a shocker. Simon and Mackelly continue their watch.

Chapter Review:
Jon has burned his hand in finally killing off Othor. While he’s nursing it, Lord Commander Mormont presents him with a sword. It is the family sword of the Mormonts, it too was burned but the Valyrian steel survived. The new handle replaces the bear with a direwolf. Jon decides to keep the name, Longclaw, as it works as well for a wolf as a bear.

Even better news for Jon is that Alliser Thorne has been sent to King’s Landing to make the case for more troops, with the help of Jafar Flowers’ trusty and un-decomposing hand. Jon is very concerned about the latest rumors from the south: Robb calling the banners and marching south to fight for their father.

Jon is summoned to help maester Aemon feed his ravens. The old man reminds Jon of his vows. Jon doesn’t think Aemon understands, but the maester reveals that he is Aemon Targaryen so, yeah, he’s had a few family setbacks that he has had to endure in his time at the wall.
   
Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Eddard "Ned" Stark - Erstwhile hand of the King, Lord of Winterfell, and deceased King Robert's closest friend. Currently languishing in a King’s Landing cell for treason.
Jon Snow - Bastard son of Ned Stark. Recently sworn brother of the Night’s Watch.
Samwell Tarly - Brother of the Night’s Watch. Heavy-set and cowardly. Attendant to maester Aemon. Friend to Jon Snow.
Ser Jeor Mormont - Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch.
Ser Alliser Thorne - Master of Arms for the Night’s Watch. Mean-spirited instructor of the new recruits. Not a fan of Jon Snow.
Maester Aemon - 100 year-old maester of the Night’s Watch. Now revealed to be Aemon Targaryen.
Ghost - Jon Snow’s direwolf.
Castle Black - Headquarters of the Night’s Watch at the Wall.

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