- "Has my tale turned you speechless? Come, curse me or kiss me or call me a liar. Something." - Her arm was all gooseflesh, clammy and chilled, but she was strong, and gentler than he would have thought. Gentler than Cersei, he thought..." - "Blue is a good color on you, my lady. It goes well with your eyes." She does have astonishing eyes.
- "He is no true knight, but he saved me all the same. Save him if you can, and gentle the rage inside him." - A hound will die for you, but never lie to you. And he'll look you straight in the face. - If even half of what we heard was true, this was a bitter, tormented soul, a sinner who mocked both gods and men. He served, but found no pride in service. He fought, but took no joy in victory. He drank, to drown his pain in a sea of wine. He did not love, nor was he loved himself. It was hate that drove him.