"I was lucky to have escaped when it was my husband Spartacus most desired," Ilithyia said, smiling over at Sansa fondly. This, she thought, was correct path to take. To stir within Sansa thoughts of possible loss, of Ilithyia has a woman who could have died, who was in danger.

Her expression falters again and she looks away. "He tells me he yet caught up with him, though truth or cruel tactic to wound when so far from my husband, I cannot be sure."