(..) You're a wildling. The Seven Kingdoms have waged war against these savages for centuries and here I sit hosting one in my hall thanks to my son. See that sword? It's called Heartsbane. It's been in our family for years. It's Valyrian steel. Only a handful of them left in the world. (..)

(..) You managed to stay soft and fat. Your nose buried in books. Spending your life reading about the achievements of better men. I'll wager you still can't sit a horse or wield a sword. Randyll, to be maester of the Night's Watch is a great honor. He can wield a sword. He killed a Thenn. (..)