Game Of Thrones: 10 Things We Learned From "Oathkeeper"

9. Jaime Wants To Help Tyrion

The Kingslayer is still sword-training with Bronn, this particular session ending when Bronn steals Jaime€™s right hand and knocks him to the ground with it. As they take a break, Jaime asks Bronn if he thinks Tyrion killed Joffrey. Bronn doesn€™t think so, admitting that while the Imp hated the king, he wouldn€™t murder him. Realising that Jaime hasn€™t gone to see his brother yet, Bronn recounts how he met Tyrion, stating that Jaime was Tyrion€™s first choice to stand for him in the trial by combat as the Eyrie, Bronn being his second. Realising he€™s put the visit off long enough, Jaime goes to see his brother in prison. Tyrion maintains his innocence, but realises that it doesn€™t matter since everyone already thinks he€™s guilty, not to mention that Tywin and Cersei would like to see him out of the way. Jaime admits that Cersei asked him to kill Tyrion, but obviously won€™t do it. Jaime offers his help, but Tyrion€™s only wish is to be set free, and Jaime won€™t commit treason. He also states that Cersei€™s offered a knighthood to whoever finds Sansa, who Cersei believes is Tyrion€™s coconspirator. Jaime€™s in quite the predicament. He€™s been the only family member in the Lannister family who€™s treated Tyrion decently, so he€™s more likely to believe his innocence. On the other hand, he€™s not willing to break the law to help Tyrion, especially in his role as Commander of the Kingsguard. He may try to help Tyrion in ways that he€™s legally able to, but for now, he€™s not willing to take any risks for his brother.