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Catelyn observes the volatile atmosphere and the potential for the Karstarks to retaliate against Jaime. She enters Jaime's cell, despite the guards' reluctance, to confront him.
Jaime provocatively recalls strangling Lord Karstark's son, defending his actions as necessary for his escape. Catelyn condemns him, stating he's no knight and has forsaken all his vows.
Jaime challenges the very nature of vows, arguing that it's impossible to uphold them all, especially when conflicting duties arise, such as defending a king who massacres innocents.
Jaime questions Catelyn's judgment, recalling how he killed King Aerys Targaryen. He then provocatively compares his own fidelity to Cersei with Ned Stark's supposed honor, hinting at Ned's illegitimate son, Jon Snow, as a sign of his hypocrisy.