Contains spoilers for this episode and earlier episodes.
Craster expels the Watch after discovering Jon's intrusion. Mormont admits he knew about the sacrificed sons but considers Craster's shelter necessary. Catelyn reaches Renly's camp and sees Brienne defeat Loras in a tournament, earning a place in Renly's Kingsguard. Margaery understands her husband's relationship with Loras and insists that their marriage still needs an heir. On Pyke, Theon burns a letter warning Robb and chooses to support Balon's attack on the North.
Tyrion tells Pycelle, Varys and Littlefinger different plans for Myrcella's marriage, warning each to keep the proposal secret. Cersei confronts him about sending her daughter to Dorne, exposing Pycelle as her informant. Tyrion has him imprisoned. Littlefinger is offered another task: approaching Catelyn about Jaime's release. Shae becomes Sansa's handmaiden, giving her a place in the Red Keep while keeping her close enough for Tyrion to protect her despite his father's orders.
Arya asks Yoren how he lives with memories of killing, and he tells her about avenging his brother. Armed men arrive demanding Gendry and attack when Yoren refuses. Yoren is killed, and Arya frees Jaqen and the other prisoners from their burning cage. Polliver takes Needle and kills Lommy after the wounded boy cannot walk. Arya points to Lommy as Gendry, using the bull's-head helmet to hide the real Gendry among the surviving captives.