In King’s Landing, Sansa awakens from a nightmare to find she has had her first period, signaling she is now physically ready to bear King Joffrey’s children . Cersei attempts a rare moment of sympathy, advising Sansa that while she may never love Joffrey, she must find comfort in her children—noting that "the more people you love, the weaker you are" .
The episode was praised by critics for its dialogue-heavy, character-driven scenes, particularly the interactions between Tywin Lannister and his cupbearer, Arya Stark . Game of Thrones recap: A Man Without Honor Game of Thrones Season 2 - Episode 7
is the seventh episode of the second season of Game of Thrones , first aired on May 13, 2012 . Directed by David Nutter and written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, the episode centers on the high cost of oaths and the grim reality of survival in Westeros . The Broken Oaths of Jaime Lannister In King’s Landing, Sansa awakens from a nightmare
Jaime delivers a cynical speech about the impossible nature of a knight’s vows, noting that one is often forced to choose between contradictory oaths, such as serving a king who slaughters the innocent . Game of Thrones recap: A Man Without Honor
He further goads Catelyn by mocking Ned Stark's supposed infidelity, leading her to draw a sword in a moment of fury . Treachery in Qarth and Beyond the Wall
Daenerys discovers that Xaro Xhoan Daxos has betrayed her. In an alliance with the warlock Pyat Pree , Xaro declares himself King of Qarth after Pree’s magical doubles assassinate the other members of the Thirteen . Daenerys is invited to the House of the Undying to retrieve her stolen dragons .