Horn Hill, Seat of House Tarly

Lord Tarly,

I fear that the intentions of the Faith towards the Lady Catheryne are not as noble as they seem. Holy men are not meant to rule, but if Lady Tyrell is brought within the walls of Oldtown then I suspect she shall be taken by force in order to appease the will of the High Septon. I determined from our our last meeting that His Holiness clearly harbours ideas above those of a godly servant. This regency of godly men cannot be allowed to come to pass.

I have a different proposal. I intend to honour the truce brokered between us. Manderwynd’s rabble and the Redwynes are not a threat to be ignored, nor can their occupation of Highgarden. Instead of holding our agreed meeting at Oldtown, I suggest the hospitality of Brightwater Keep, or even your own seat at Horn Hill should you doubt my honour.

The letter is signed Edric in an uneven hand, accompanied by the Baratheon seal.