Prince Marence is out hunting with his court when a messenger arrives with news of his envoy to the rebellious Lady Yronwood.
During his visit to Braavos, Prince Rhodry seeks out the famous Moon Pool and encounters Samara Sand.
Following the sordid argument between Ser Sarmion Baratheon and Ser Doran Dondarrion in the western outer yard of the castle, both Aidan and Aisling -- witnesses to the event -- find themselves discussing that matter. But, not before the courteous Knight of the Twilight asks the northwoman about an incident on the previous day.
Aidan, one of the Dornish hostages, comes across Lady Aisling, a Northwoman in King's Landing, while she is grooming her own mount, and a brief conversation follows.
Following her audience with Queen Elisia, Maeve reveals the dilemma she's ended up with to Diar and they discuss the matter.
Maeve has received a highly unexpected summons from Queen Elisia, and while she hurries to get ready, she and Diar discuss what the Queen of Andor might want with her.
After becoming ill from her pregnancy during the party at the Lion's Den, Maeve has been confined to her bed by a Wisdom's orders. Naturally, Diar feels a need to visit her, despite the fact that they're still trying to make it look like he's been thrown out of the Manor, done to support the rumour that it is he who is responsible for their nanny, Tanaz, also being with child.
On the Feast of Lights, Angharad and Valtrin have a conversation about their future together. Angharad has been doing some thinking about what she thinks she can and can't put up with, and has a proposal to make.
The war between Murandy and Andor has come to an end, and the Andorans as well as their supporters from the White Tower are preparing to return home. In the midst of this, Angharad seeks out Valtrin to reveal a thing or two about her plans for her future.
A bit of sparring, involving both swords and words, between a pair of swordsmen. Or rather, a swordsman and a swordswoman.
After learning that Angharad has gone riding together with his current ... fling, Renette, Valtrin rides out to catch up with the pair, as he's not entirely certain that something unfortunate won't happen to Renette.
Valtrin gets somewhat upset upon learning of his father's plans for Angharad's unborn child, and decides to confront Angharad about the matter.
As Rananar and Ceridwen return to Clan Eowain's seat in Stowburg, they encounter the King's niece, Eowyn, and an old friend they thought were dead.
Following a sparring session at the Fal Moran tourney grounds, Isandros learns something he definitely didn't know about his Saldaean friend.
A pair of old acquaintances run into each other unexpectedly.