Chapter Eight - Tyrion 3 - A Dance with Dragons | A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)

Tyrion meets Griff and young Griff. He has suspicions about who Griff might be, but Griff is plenty suspicious of Tyrion in return. Mackelly and Simon ponder the possibilities. 

Chapter Review

Tyrion is passed from Illyrio to Haldon the Half-Maester and Ser Rolly “Duck” Duckworth, along with letters, chests, and candy for young Griff. As they depart Tyrion sees Mopatis looking forlorn. Duck provides his life story, including being dubbed by Griff watched by Ducks, confirming his nickname. 

When they reach the Little Rhoyne at the ruined city of Ghoyan Drohe, they rendezvous with the riverboat, the Shy Maid. They are welcomed by Young Griff who dyes his hair blue in the Tyroshi fashion - after his mother - but Tyrion thinks that it won’t fly in Westeros.
 
Griff the elder is far from pleased to welcome Tyrion. A letter from Mopatis explains what is going on, but doesn’t change his mood. He thinks Danaerys would be well advised to reject a kin and kingslayer from her service. But Tyrion catches him in several lies and suspects who Griff might truly be.

Characters/Places/Names/Events:
Tyrion Lannister - Youngest son of Tywin Lannister whom he recently murdered. Brother to queen Cersei and Jamie Lannister. Former Hand of the King.
Illyrio Mopatis - Magister of Pentos. Former guardian of Viserys and Daenerys Targaryen. Friend of Lord Varys.
Griff - red-haired sellsword in service to Illyrio Mopatis.
Young Griff - Griff’s son. Cared about by many.
Haldon Half-maester - One of Griff’s men.
Ser Rolly “Duck” Duckworth - Westerosi knight, who serves Griff. 
Ghoyan Drohe - City in Essos destroyed by dragons centuries ago.
Rhoyne River - greatest river in Essos. Flows south to Volantis. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 7:53 Character Recap
• 8:12 Chapter Summary
• 12:55 General Discussion
• 44:17 Spoilers
• 44:23 Background Information
• 47:12 Comparison with the TV Show
• 48:08 Pedantry Corner
• 48:55 News and Notes
• 50:33 Conclusion