Lynd, who had a premonition that something big was about to happen in King's Landing, had no intention of staying to watch the show. He left King's Landing as planned and returned to Summerhall.
He knew very well that Varys came to see him before leaving primarily to test his attitude.
Just as he had told Eddard Stark, he would not intervene in this struggle, but on the premise that it would not hinder his plans against the Others.
Lynd's departure felt like a release from a constraint for most of the powerful figures in King's Landing. The originally calm and stable situation began to become turbulent, and some hidden conspiracies started to surface.
After nightfall, Littlefinger led Catelyn and Ser Rodrik through the alleys of King's Landing, avoiding all main roads and patrolling Gold Cloaks. Then, in front of Catelyn, he bribed the Gold Cloaks guarding the city gate to gain access to the docks.
By this time, the ship Littlefinger had prepared was already waiting at the dock. Besides the sailors, there were also several mercenaries on board.
"You have a long journey ahead of you, and I'm worried the Lannister might send people to hunt you down, so I've prepared a few mercenaries for you." Before Catelyn could ask, Littlefinger proactively explained, then waved to one of the mercenaries who looked somewhat fierce and called out, "Bronn!"
The mercenary walked over. Upon seeing Catelyn, he brazenly looked her over, then bowed to her with somewhat clumsy etiquette.
Littlefinger introduced him, "He is the best mercenary in the city. I have already paid enough commission. He and his men will protect you to Winterfell."
Catelyn frowned and said, "I don't need extra protection. Ser Rodrik is already enough!"
Littlefinger said with a serious expression, "Cate, don't be willful. If you hadn't been exposed, Ser Rodrik might have been able to protect you, but the situation is different now. Don't forget, your safety is not just your own, but also concerns your husband and your children."
"Ser Petyr is right, my lady. My strength alone is not enough to protect your safety. We need more help," even Ser Rodrik, who was always very confident in his abilities, advised.
Catelyn could only nod in agreement.
Seeing that everything was arranged, Littlefinger did not linger and turned to leave the dock in a hurry.
As Catelyn was about to board the ship, the captain stopped her and said, "Lady, please wait a moment. Your cabin is not yet ready. Please wait a bit longer before entering, so as not to soil your clothes."
Catelyn was stunned and said nothing, waiting by the ship for a while.
While waiting, a person emerged from a pile of goods not far from the dock, staggering towards them. From his height, he looked like a child, but only upon closer inspection was it revealed to be a dwarf.
He rubbed the back of his head, as if he had just been ambushed, and his staggering steps indicated that he was not in good condition.
"Damn it! Has the Public Security in King's Landing become this bad? Even dwarves get robbed!" the dwarf muttered as he walked to the only illuminated spot on the dock, by the shore where Catelyn's ship was docked. When he clearly saw the person standing by the ship, he exclaimed in surprise, "Lady Catelyn, why are you in King's Landing?"
Upon hearing this, Catelyn looked at the dwarf and immediately exclaimed, "Little Devil Tyrion!" Then, without thinking, she said, "Seize him."
At Catelyn's command, Ser Rodrik was the first to react, rushing forward and grabbing Tyrion. Tyrion had no idea what was happening but instinctively tried to call for help. However, Bronn, who was nearby, was extremely quick, raising a wooden stick and knocking him unconscious. He then skillfully tied him up and brought him onto the ship.
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