Jon practices with Satin. Satin becomes uneasy, and Jon turns to see Melisandre watching him. She has come to summon Jon to Stannis. He asks for a moment to change and goes to his quarters to don fresh blacks and fetch Longclaw. They ascend to the top of the Wall together. Jon asks if she is cold, and she reveals she is always warm. Stannis awaits atop the Wall. He tells Jon that he has heard all about him but believes Jon is no turncloak because he knows the nature of both Janos and Eddard. Jon downplays all his accomplishments holding the Wall and securing Mance's son. Jon mentions Varamyr going mad when the eagle burned, and Melisandre confirms it was her doing. Stannis quizzes Jon on the honor of the wildlings and also tells how Davos convinced him to come to the Wall so he could win the throne by saving the kingdom. Stannis tells him that Roose has been named Warden of the North and that the ironmen are fighting amongst themselves yet still hold Moat Cailin, Deepwood Motte, Torrhen's Square, and most of the Stony Shore. He needs a loyal Lord of Winterfell and a son of Eddard Stark to woo the northmen. He wants Jon. Jon says he is already sworn to the Watch, but Melisandre says he swore to false gods and the vow is meaningless. Jon does not want to forsake his vows and betray his father's gods. Stannis reveals some of his plans. He means to settle the wildlings in the Gift if they swear fealty to him and adopt the Lord of Light as their god. He wants to marry Jon to Val to help cement the alliance. Jon says he needs time to think. Stannis says he can have a little time, but not much.