Chapter 25: Jon Arryn’s Abduction
The three red-cloaks dismounted and would have rushed at Kai if it weren’t for Jon Arryn stepping out of his palanquin.
"There is no need for it, your grace," the Hand said. "I assure you, the boy is no Targaryen. If you insist, I can bring you and him to your father, and decide it there and then."
A silence filled Kai’s immediate surroundings. The entire city came to life behind him, and the shouts of people washed over the silence like cold water.
"OK," the prince finally said, reluctantly. "Take away your Page, then. Dog! Keep an eye on him. Cut him down if he’s up to something funny."
"Gladly, your grace," Clegane said, a sharp laugh following his words.
The horses galloped away soon afterward, leaving behind a heavy frown on Jon Arryn’s freckled face. Kai stood up and turned around to see the prince’s entourage disappearing far into the serpentine streets when the old man put a hand on his shoulder.
"Don’t worry about Sandor Clegane," Jon Arryn said. "It’s the smaller, hidden ones I am worried about."
"Yes, my lord," Kai answered, mounting his horse again.
Jon Arryn went for his palanquin. But before vanishing into it, he gave Kai a deep look and sighed.
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After a few hours,