She sighed softly: "When I saw the Blood Earl, as everyone called him, he didn't have long fangs or a bloody mouth, nor did he have a belt full of wailing heads… He was like… he was like…"
She opened her mouth: "The legendary knight sung by bards…"
Mia looked at Lady Catelyn, made a face, and said: "I mean his appearance, My Lady."
After a pause, she explained sheepishly: "This isn't just my thought; many of my friends share the same opinion. Some even doubt the truth of that duel…"
Lady Catelyn smiled and nodded. When she was young, she was also full of fantasies about legendary stories. Greene Kleber was indeed… She suddenly remembered the sour wine she had drunk without suspicion. Her smile faded slightly, and the Tully lady clenched her fist.
Mia continued: "Lord Kleber asked for my name and age, looked at me for a while, and then told me to leave. Then, yesterday at noon, he called me over and ordered me to serve as your lady-in-waiting until we reach Winterfell. And…"
She touched her chest: "There's a letter here. He told me to deliver it personally to Lord Eddard Stark."
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In the swaying carriage, Lady Catelyn, who had just finished lunch, pulled back the curtain and gazed into the distance.
She was very worried about her eldest son. Although he had proclaimed himself King of the North, it didn't change the fact that he was still a teenage boy.
Lady Catelyn longed to be in her husband's arms as soon as possible, but… she couldn't abandon Robb.
She was very relieved about her other children, as they had Ned's protection. She was very worried about Robb being out there alone… If she were with him, she could at least help her eldest son appease the Riverlands lords, and ensure her father and brother did everything they could to guarantee Robb's safety. She wanted to bring the Little Wolf Cub home safe and sound.
Thinking of this, Lady Catelyn withdrew her gaze and said to Mia: "Please tell the coachman that I want to go to Riverrun first."
Mia met Catelyn's determined gaze, hesitated, and said: "My Lady, I'm very sorry, you can only go to Winterfell."
Lady Catelyn frowned: "Is this another order from Earl Kleber? Mia, I am not his prisoner."
Mia said cautiously: "If you want to change your destination, Lord Kleber ordered me to… convey some words to you…"
Lady Catelyn didn't want to make things difficult for the girl in front of her. She pursed her lips and said: "What words?"
Mia nodded slightly and said: "He said… he specifically chose 52 guards with families to escort you to Winterfell. If they do not follow his orders, even if they escape, their families will not escape punishment. He said… he hopes your mercy can save his innocent soldiers."
The Tully lady couldn't help but clench her fist. At this point, Mia continued: "He also said… that you will only be free once you see Duke Eddard."
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At night, Gryphon Huth, the Eyrie's Master of Coin, brought his eldest son, second daughter, and others through the treacherous mountain path to Moon Gate Castle, and requested an audience with Greene Kleber, who had proclaimed himself "Governor of the Vale."
When he heard the news, he drained his cup of wine and set off. Lord Green intended to greet them personally.
Moon Gate Castle's Small Hall.
The Hersy Family is one of the noble families of the Vale; their sigil is a winged chalice on a pink field. Sir Gryphon, nearing forty, was tall and thin, with somewhat thinning chestnut hair and a pair of dark green, almost black eyes. His eyes were deep-set, and his face had deep wrinkles, making him look older than his actual age.
Sir Gryphon bowed deeply and announced loudly: "The Hersy Family salutes you, Lord Greene Kleber."
"Welcome, Sir Gryphon of the Hersy Family." Lord Green showed the most cordial smile he had displayed since entering the Vale.
"Allow me to introduce…"
Sir Gryphon pointed to the young man on his right and said: "His name is Reon Hersy, he is my eldest son and heir."
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