"It is good for a ruler to help their people. You and I both know that. I don't know what the Summoned are to this place, not yet, but helping others doesn't seem a bad place to start in gaining influence with the rulers. Besides, it is simply good, and I think I ought to put some of that into the world."

Gods know the North hasn't had much of that lately. When he speaks of Mat, though, she tips her head in acknowledgement. She'll make her own judgment of the man but if Jon likes him, she supposes she will allow it.

"I used to like minstrels, you know. Perhaps I'll go see him one day."