Game of Thrones Chapter 27 (Catelyn) Summary

In this chapter, Catelyn is riding north along the kingsroad with Ser Rodrik. Rodrik wants to find a place to spend the night, and Catelyn suggests an inn not too far away, which she used to stay in during her younger years, traveling with her father. Rodrik thinks staying at the inn is risky because he doesn't want Catelyn or himself to be recognized, but after they are passed by Lord Jason Mallister and his men and Jason does not recognize them, Catelyn is able to convince Rodrik that they're safe, and any people at the lodge will only see a pair of mud-splattered travelers. They arrive at the inn and after changing into dry clothes, Catelyn looks out the window and reflects on the people that she knows in the Green Fork of the Trident. Then she and Rodrik go to dinner under the story that they are just a father and daughter traveling for family business. During the meal, Catelyn meets a singer, who is sitting across from them at the table. Rodrik doesn't have much respect for him, but Catelyn converses with him. In the middle of the conversation, Tyrion Lannister and some of his men arrive at the inn. Despite all the people at the table, Tyrion's attention is drawn to Catelyn after the singer offers to play for him. Tyrion addresses Catelyn as 'Lady Stark', blowing her cover. Everyone in the room stares at her, but she plays it off and directly accuses Tyrion for Bran's attempted murder. This chapter is important to the story because it shows Tyrion being blamed for trying to kill Bran, and it's exciting to see what happens next. I chose this chapter because I liked the suspenseful part during the meal when Tyrion arrives and Catelyn is trying not to be seen, but fails.