HOTD vs. Fire & Blood – S03E05-6 – Unbowed and Unbent and Faceless Men

We’re nearing the end of our book vs. show coverage with episodes five and six of House of the Dragon Season Three. King Jimhaerys, Ser A.Ron and Acolyte Max talk Sabitha Frey’s protective privy, Criston Cole’s surprisingly more flattering depiction in the show than the book, and the questionable intelligence of dragons.

This episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 473, par. 3 – p. 481, par. 4
Kindle: pp. 503–512
Begins: “In the riverlands, Ser Criston Cole abandoned Harrenhal, striking south along…”
Ends: “Though the lusts of men and cruelty of women can never be gainsaid, we must…”

Next episode’s reading:

Hardcover: p. 481, par. 5 – p. 487, par. 2, plus p. 505, pars. 2–3 on Helaena’s death
Kindle: pp. 512–518, plus the two paragraphs on Helaena’s death beginning “The two knights died at dawn…”
Begins: “On the headwaters of the mighty Mander stood Tumbleton, a thriving market town and…”
Ends: “None of this constitutes proof that Daemon Targaryen had carnal knowledge of the bastard girl, but…”

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