The Hedge Knight #4
In this pivotal chapter of *The Hedge Knight*, the fragile peace shatters when Prince Aerion, enraged by a puppet play mocking his rule, orders punishment for Tanselle. Dunk steps in to defend her, sparking a violent clash that leaves him overpowered and imprisoned—his fate now hanging on a trial for assaulting a prince. With tension thick and loyalties tested, the true identity of the young boy known as Egg begins to unfold. Written by George R. R. Martin and Ben Avery, with striking art by Mike S. Miller and cover by Mike S. Miller, this 2004 issue delivers a gripping moment of consequence and revelation.
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Prince Aerion takes offense and punishes Tanselle for her puppet play. Dunk intervenes and strikes Aerion. Aerion's guards overpower Dunk and are about to kill him when Egg reveals himself as Aegon and stops the proceedings. Dunk is taken to prison to await trial for striking a prince.
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