Jon prepares for conflict, leaving for Hardhome with Tormund and some rangers; Maester Aemon dies shortly after. Gilly is attacked by two Watchmen, and Sam intervenes but is overpowered until Ghost threatens them; Samwell and Gilly consummate their relationship. Sansa begs Theon to help her escape Winterfell, but he instead informs Ramsay, who flays the informant Brienne had inside the castle while Brienne waits for a sign. Stannis remains stubborn, refusing Melisandre's request to sacrifice Shireen to gain the Lord of Light's favor. Jorah and Tyrion are sold to the slaver Yezzan and taken to Daznak's fighting pit, which Daenerys and her consort, Hizdahr, are inspecting ahead of the upcoming games; Jorah defeats the other fighters, reveals his identity, and presents Tyrion as his "gift" to her.
In Dorne, where Jaime attempts to reconnect with family, the imprisoned Tyene Sand gives Bronn the antidote to "The Long Farewell", a poison she infected him with, and Prince Doran allows Jaime to take Myrcella and her fiance, Prince Trystane, to King's Landing. The High Sparrow denies Olenna's demand that Loras and Margaery be released, then arrests Cersei for her previous affair with her cousin Lancel.