Davos watches from above as Melisandre leads the evening devotions. Stannis, Selyse, Shireen, Axell, and Devan are among the devotees, though Stannis is not fervant as the others are. Ser Andrew tells Davos it is time, and they set to work along with Ser Gerald and Ser Rolland. Other members of their conspiracy include Lewys the Fishwife and Ser Triston of Tally Hill. They go to Maester Pylos's room, where he is teaching Edric sums. Pylos tells Edric to go with Davos. Edric resists at first, but Davos cajoles him into coming. The four join Lewys and Omer Blackberry at a postern gate where they have tied up the guards. Mad Prendos, one of Salladhor's ships, waits to take Edric away. Everyone goes with him save Davos and Rolland. Davos makes the long lonely walk to the Stone Drum and up to the Chamber of the Painted Table and waits. After awhile, Davos hears Stannis and Melisandre approaching. Melisandre is telling Stannis that she saw Joffrey dead in the flames, but Stannis will not be convinced until the information is verified. Davos announces that Joffrey is indeed dead. Salladhor's ships still trade in King's Landing, and one brought back the news. Melisandre says that Stannis must give him Edric now, and Stannis reluctantly agrees there is no other way. Davos tells them what he did. Stannis is angry and draws Lightbringer, but gives Davos a chance to explain. He says a king must protect his people and pulls out a scrap of paper.1
