George R.R. Martin's The Hedge Knight #[nn]

In the shadow of a fallen master, Dunk takes up the mantle of a hedge knight, setting out on a journey that begins with a burial and a chance meeting. Mistaking the young Egg for a stable boy, he finds an unexpected companion in the boy’s eager determination to become his squire.

In this tale from George R.R. Martin’s *The Hedge Knight*, young Egg becomes Dunk’s squire as they journey toward a tournament, marking the beginning of their unlikely bond. Dunk sells his horse to afford proper armor, then seeks Manfred’s endorsement—only to be turned away, leaving their path uncertain.

In this 2006 tale from George R.R. Martin’s *The Hedge Knight* anthology, Dunk arrives at the tournament grounds seeking a chance to prove himself, only to find Prince Baelor willing to let him compete. With quiet determination, he asks Tanselle to paint his emblem on his shield, then watches the first day’s jousts unfold, the crowd’s roar echoing through the air.

In this gripping tale from George R.R. Martin's *The Hedge Knight*, a royal prank turns deadly when Prince Aerion, enraged by a puppet play mocking him, orders punishment for the performer Tanselle. When the knight Dunk steps in to defend her, he strikes the prince—setting off a chain of events that leads to his arrest and a trial that could cost him his life.

In a tense trial by combat, Dunk faces a daunting challenge when Prince Aerion demands a trial of seven, forcing Dunk to find six allies or be found guilty. With dawn approaching and only five knights pledged, Dunk’s desperate search for one more warrior seems hopeless—until Prince Baelor arrives to stand at his side.

In "Battle on Redgrass Field," Eustace Osgrey recounts the legendary clash where Daemon Blackfyre seemed poised for victory—until he paused to spare his fallen enemy, Dwayne Corbray. That moment of mercy cost him everything, as Bloodraven’s arrows struck true, turning the tide in a single, fateful instant.