We scrubbed her down 'from stem to stern'. [=we cleaned the entire ship/boat]
Another woman would have broken down, but she 'is made of sterner stuff'.
“No running in the house,” he said 'sternly'.
(..) You're afraid for her? Of course I'm afraid for her! It just seems very dangerous. She'll be protected the entire way. The Faith Militant are very stern with those who overstep their bounds. And Queen Margaery isn't your mother. I suspect the gods will predispose the common people (..)2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Blood of My Blood Season: 6 Episode 6