A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Episode 3 Recap And Spoilers

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Episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “The Squire,” delivers a key development in the story. We learn more about Egg’s true identity, and Aerion Targaryen continues to show his increasingly dangerous side – seemingly determined to fulfill the ominous nickname, Aerion the Monstrous. The episode begins with Ser Duncan the Tall asleep, while young Egg watches him with a mixture of admiration and concern.

In the early parts of “The Squire,” Egg demonstrates skill with horses, a contrast to his older brother. He journeys into the lands of Ashford with Ser Arlan’s horse, Thunder, and a sword, choosing to rely on his own knowledge to soothe the animal instead of following Maekar’s unhelpful advice. Like the previous episodes in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Episode 3 is generally lighthearted and focuses on adventure. However, the mood shifts when a fortune-teller foretells the Tragedy at Summerhall, and Aerion violently breaks Tanselle Too-Tall’s finger.

Egg Is The Brains Behind Ser Duncan The Tall

The Tourneys Are Plot Driven In ASOIAF Universe

In George R.R. Martin’s stories, young Egg – who later becomes King Aegon V Targaryen – shows deep respect for Ser Duncan the Tall, his mentor and Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, by naming his first son Duncan Targaryen. This admiration is clear when Egg tells someone, “Ser Duncan only has us. And if he loses, he won’t even have that.” Dedicated to Ser Duncan, Egg works hard to train his horse, Thunder, and quickly, the horse starts to look capable of competing in jousting. This proves his father, Maekar, wrong about horses being unintelligent, as Maekar believed they were “…dumber than dogs and only understand the crop.”

After finishing his training, the notoriously unstable knight Ser Robyn Rhysling unexpectedly confronted Egg, accusing him of theft. It’s odd that despite Egg’s clear education and talent for identifying people and their backgrounds, many still see him as just a common street child. Ser Robyn ultimately released Egg when the boy explained he served a man much bigger than either of them.

Duncan is teaching Egg how to sew, but Egg gently reminds him that he’s not allowed to compete in the tournament that day. Only knights with noble blood or a famous reputation are permitted to challenge first. After Duncan finishes mending his clothes, Egg begins to sing about his family history. He sings of his uncle, Prince Baelor, and his father, Maekar, both grandsons of King Aegon the Unworthy. He then subtly criticizes Daemon Blackfyre, Aegon’s illegitimate son, whose rebellion caused widespread turmoil in the kingdom.

Duncan felt a bit relieved he wasn’t competing in the jousting tournament and decided to make himself and his squire a simple but tasty meal of bacon and egg sandwiches. This small act showed Duncan’s honorable nature – he treated his squire like a friend, not just a servant. The two shared laughs and playful banter, bonding over their shared interest in jousting. From a nearby hill overlooking the camp, Egg confessed he really wanted to continue as Duncan’s squire after the tournament. Duncan gently pointed out that if he lost his first match, he likely wouldn’t be knighted, making it hard to continue as a squire. However, he implied Egg could stay on if he won. Just then, Plummer, the steward of Ashford and Master of Games, arrived with a proposal that could drastically alter Duncan’s future as a knight.

Winter Is Coming In A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms

Duncan Only Wants A Victory He Has Earned

Plummer tells Duncan that Lord Ashford has spent a lot of money hosting the tournament. Worried about the coming winter, Ashford wants to improve his financial situation. Plummer suggests rigging a joust: if Duncan lets Ser Androw, Ashford’s youngest son, intentionally lose, both sides would benefit. Those who bet on Duncan – who’s currently the underdog – would win big, and Duncan himself would receive new weapons, armor, and a horse. Plummer gives Duncan a day to consider the offer, leaving him with a difficult decision to make.

In A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Prince Aerion Brightflame firmly establishes himself as the story’s villain. During a duel against Ser Humfrey Hardyng, Aerion fights dishonorably, deliberately targeting the horse instead of his opponent. This causes both the horse and Ser Humfrey to fall, shocking Prince Baelor and inciting the crowd to rush the arena. Egg, a supporter of Ser Humfrey, is furious and wants Aerion punished. While Dunk tries to dismiss it as an accident, Egg insists Aerion acted intentionally. The most satisfying moment comes when a spectator throws a rock and hits Aerion’s helmet.

Lyonel continues to show his fondness for a good time, joining Ser Manfred Dondarrion in singing and dancing to a lively, though somewhat scandalous, song about a woman nicknamed Alice. This song leads to a discussion between Dunk and Egg about honor and what it means to be hopeful. They both suspect the ‘Alice’ in the song wasn’t her real name, and Egg points out the song hides her true identity. Throughout their talk, Dunk continues to wrestle with the difficult moral question left by Plummer, but he ultimately changes the subject to their fathers.

Do you know your father, Egg?

Duncan believes he was probably executed for stealing in the poor district of Flea Bottom, while Egg fabricates a story about his past. As they leave, Duncan makes eye contact with Plummer, then abruptly stops at a fortune-teller’s stall. The fortune-teller tells Duncan:

You shall know great success and be richer than a Lannister.

Duncan thanks her and asks for Egg’s.

You will become king, but your reign will end in fiery destruction, leaving only ashes for worms to consume. Those who know you will not mourn your death, but celebrate it.

Egg is surprised, but Duncan just laughs, unaware of who the boy is. The fortune-teller is actually referring to the disastrous fire at Summerhall, a legendary event where King Aegon V, Ser Duncan the Tall, and many Targaryens died while attempting to breed dragons. Soon after, Raymun Fossoway approaches and invites Duncan into his tent. Fossoway criticizes the Targaryens, telling Duncan that Maekar’s sons, Daeron and Aegon, are unaccounted for. The conversation also reveals that everyone except Duncan realized Aerion intended to kill his opponent’s horse during the joust. Fossoway dismissively calls the Targaryens “crazier than the last,” and his words prove accurate when Egg urgently runs to Duncan, needing his help.

It’s Duncan Vs. Aerion The Monstrous

Each Game of Thrones story features a villain, and Aerion is the newest one in the ASOIAF TV series. After Aerion gets upset about a performance where a dragon puppet is destroyed, he attacks the performer, Tanselle, leading to a fight with Duncan. Aerion is seriously injured and held back by the royal guards. While recovering, Aerion vows to severely injure Duncan, promising a brutal escalation of violence typical of villains in the Game of Thrones world.

Just then, Egg – actually Aegon Targaryen – calls out, telling the guards, Wate and Yorgel, to stop bothering Duncan. Aerion is surprised and quickly demands to know why Egg has shaved his head. Egg responds with a sharp reply.

I cut it off, brother. I didn’t want to look like you.

The truth about Egg comes out – he’s revealed to be the youngest of Maekar’s lost sons, which deeply affects Duncan. Aerion appears upset, and Tanselle is suffering. The season ends with many questions unanswered, leaving the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms incomplete.

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2026-02-02 21:35