With the advent of large passenger jet aircraft in the 1960s, intercontinental travelers switched from ships to planes, sending the ocean liner trade into a terminal decline. Certain characteristics of older ocean liners made them unsuitable for cruising duties, such as high fuel consumption, deep draught preventing them from entering shallow ports, and cabins (often windowless) designed to maximize passenger numbers rather than comfort. In the late 1950s and 1960s, ships such as Holland America Line's SS Rotterdam (1959), the French Line's SS France (1961), and Cunard Line's RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (1969) were designed to serve the dual purposes of ocean liner during the northern hemisphere summer months and cruise ship in the winter, incorporating doors and baffles that could be open or closed to divide classes or open the ship to one class, wherein all passengers received roughly the same quality berthing and most of the same facilities. (Passengers in cabins in certain grades on the Queen Elizabeth 2 had access only to certain dining rooms).
Ocean liner services aimed at passengers ceased in 1986. The Rotterdam was put on permanent cruise service, as was the France, albeit modified and renamed Norway in 1980, as part of Norwegian Cruise Line. This made the Norway, by then the largest passenger vessel in the world, the first "mega-cruise ship". Cunard, on the other hand, put the Queen Elizabeth 2 on more cruises, but also, in an attempt to shift the focus of the market from passenger travel to cruising with entertainment value, pioneered the luxury transatlantic cruise service, catering to a niche market of those who appreciated the several days at sea. International celebrities were hired to perform acts onboard, along with cabarets, and with the addition of a casino and other entertainment amenities, the crossing was advertised as a vacation in itself.
The 1970s television series Love Boat helped to popularize the concept as a romantic opportunity for couples. Another ship to make this transition was SS Norway, originally the ocean liner SS France and later converted to cruising duties as the Caribbean Sea's first "super-ship".
Contemporary cruise ships built in the late 1980s and later, such as the Sovereign class which broke the size record held for decades by Norway, showed characteristics of size once reserved for ocean liners. The Sovereign-class ships were the first "megaships" to be built specifically for the mass cruising market. They also were the first series of cruise ships to include a multi-story lobby with a glass elevator and had a single deck devoted entirely to cabins with private balconies, instead of ocean view cabins. Other cruise lines soon launched ships with similar attributes, such as the Fantasy class, leading up to the Panamax-type Vista class, designed such that two-thirds of the ocean view staterooms have balconies. As the veranda suites were particularly lucrative for cruise lines, something which was lacking in older ocean liners, recent cruise ships have been designed to maximize such amenities and have been described as "balcony-laden floating condominiums".
Until 1975–1980, cruises offered shuffleboard, deck chairs, "drinks with umbrellas and little else for a few hundred passengers". After 1980, they offered increasing amenities. As of 2010, city-sized ships have dozens of amenities.
There have been nine or more new cruise ships added every year since 2001, including the 11 members of the aforementioned Vista class, and all at 100,000 GT or greater. The only comparable ocean liner to be completed in recent years has been Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 in 2004. Following the retirement of her running mate Queen Elizabeth 2 in November 2008, Queen Mary 2 is the only liner operating on transatlantic routes, though she also sees significant service on cruiser Queen Mary 2 was for a time the largest passenger ship before being surpassed by Royal Caribbean International's Freedom-class vessels in 2006. The Freedom-class ships were in turn overtaken by RCI's own Oasis-class vessels which entered service in 2009 and 2010
With the advent of large passenger jet aircraft in the 1960s, intercontinental travelers switched from ships to planes, sending the ocean liner trade into a terminal decline. Certain characteristics of older ocean liners made them unsuitable for cruising duties, such as high fuel consumption, deep draught preventing them from entering shallow ports, and cabins (often windowless) designed to maximize passenger numbers rather than comfort. In the late 1950s and 1960s, ships such as Holland America Line's SS Rotterdam (1959), the French Line's SS France (1961), and Cunard Line's RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (1969) were designed to serve the dual purposes of ocean liner during the northern hemisphere summer months and cruise ship in the winter, incorporating doors and baffles that could be open or closed to divide classes or open the ship to one class, wherein all passengers received roughly the same quality berthing and most of the same facilities. (Passengers in cabins in certain grades on the Queen Elizabeth 2 had access only to certain dining rooms).
Ocean liner services aimed at passengers ceased in 1986. The Rotterdam was put on permanent cruise service, as was the France, albeit modified and renamed Norway in 1980, as part of Norwegian Cruise Line. This made the Norway, by then the largest passenger vessel in the world, the first "mega-cruise ship". Cunard, on the other hand, put the Queen Elizabeth 2 on more cruises, but also, in an attempt to shift the focus of the market from passenger travel to cruising with entertainment value, pioneered the luxury transatlantic cruise service, catering to a niche market of those who appreciated the several days at sea. International celebrities were hired to perform acts onboard, along with cabarets, and with the addition of a casino and other entertainment amenities, the crossing was advertised as a vacation in itself.
The 1970s television series Love Boat helped to popularize the concept as a romantic opportunity for couples. Another ship to make this transition was SS Norway, originally the ocean liner SS France and later converted to cruising duties as the Caribbean Sea's first "super-ship".
Contemporary cruise ships built in the late 1980s and later, such as the Sovereign class which broke the size record held for decades by Norway, showed characteristics of size once reserved for ocean liners. The Sovereign-class ships were the first "megaships" to be built specifically for the mass cruising market. They also were the first series of cruise ships to include a multi-story lobby with a glass elevator and had a single deck devoted entirely to cabins with private balconies, instead of ocean view cabins. Other cruise lines soon launched ships with similar attributes, such as the Fantasy class, leading up to the Panamax-type Vista class, designed such that two-thirds of the ocean view staterooms have balconies. As the veranda suites were particularly lucrative for cruise lines, something which was lacking in older ocean liners, recent cruise ships have been designed to maximize such amenities and have been described as "balcony-laden floating condominiums".
Until 1975–1980, cruises offered shuffleboard, deck chairs, "drinks with umbrellas and little else for a few hundred passengers". After 1980, they offered increasing amenities. As of 2010, city-sized ships have dozens of amenities.
There have been nine or more new cruise ships added every year since 2001, including the 11 members of the aforementioned Vista class, and all at 100,000 GT or greater. The only comparable ocean liner to be completed in recent years has been Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 in 2004. Following the retirement of her running mate Queen Elizabeth 2 in November 2008, Queen Mary 2 is the only liner operating on transatlantic routes, though she also sees significant service on cruiser Queen Mary 2 was for a time the largest passenger ship before being surpassed by Royal Caribbean International's Freedom-class vessels in 2006. The Freedom-class ships were in turn overtaken by RCI's own Oasis-class vessels which entered service in 2009 and 2010
With the advent of large passenger jet aircraft in the 1960s, intercontinental travelers switched from ships to planes, sending the ocean liner trade into a terminal decline. Certain characteristics of older ocean liners made them unsuitable for cruising duties, such as high fuel consumption, deep draught preventing them from entering shallow ports, and cabins (often windowless) designed to maximize passenger numbers rather than comfort. In the late 1950s and 1960s, ships such as Holland America Line's SS Rotterdam (1959), the French Line's SS France (1961), and Cunard Line's RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (1969) were designed to serve the dual purposes of ocean liner during the northern hemisphere summer months and cruise ship in the winter, incorporating doors and baffles that could be open or closed to divide classes or open the ship to one class, wherein all passengers received roughly the same quality berthing and most of the same facilities. (Passengers in cabins in certain grades on the Queen Elizabeth 2 had access only to certain dining rooms).
Ocean liner services aimed at passengers ceased in 1986. The Rotterdam was put on permanent cruise service, as was the France, albeit modified and renamed Norway in 1980, as part of Norwegian Cruise Line. This made the Norway, by then the largest passenger vessel in the world, the first "mega-cruise ship". Cunard, on the other hand, put the Queen Elizabeth 2 on more cruises, but also, in an attempt to shift the focus of the market from passenger travel to cruising with entertainment value, pioneered the luxury transatlantic cruise service, catering to a niche market of those who appreciated the several days at sea. International celebrities were hired to perform acts onboard, along with cabarets, and with the addition of a casino and other entertainment amenities, the crossing was advertised as a vacation in itself.
The 1970s television series Love Boat helped to popularize the concept as a romantic opportunity for couples. Another ship to make this transition was SS Norway, originally the ocean liner SS France and later converted to cruising duties as the Caribbean Sea's first "super-ship".
Contemporary cruise ships built in the late 1980s and later, such as the Sovereign class which broke the size record held for decades by Norway, showed characteristics of size once reserved for ocean liners. The Sovereign-class ships were the first "megaships" to be built specifically for the mass cruising market. They also were the first series of cruise ships to include a multi-story lobby with a glass elevator and had a single deck devoted entirely to cabins with private balconies, instead of ocean view cabins. Other cruise lines soon launched ships with similar attributes, such as the Fantasy class, leading up to the Panamax-type Vista class, designed such that two-thirds of the ocean view staterooms have balconies. As the veranda suites were particularly lucrative for cruise lines, something which was lacking in older ocean liners, recent cruise ships have been designed to maximize such amenities and have been described as "balcony-laden floating condominiums".
Until 1975–1980, cruises offered shuffleboard, deck chairs, "drinks with umbrellas and little else for a few hundred passengers". After 1980, they offered increasing amenities. As of 2010, city-sized ships have dozens of amenities.
There have been nine or more new cruise ships added every year since 2001, including the 11 members of the aforementioned Vista class, and all at 100,000 GT or greater. The only comparable ocean liner to be completed in recent years has been Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 in 2004. Following the retirement of her running mate Queen Elizabeth 2 in November 2008, Queen Mary 2 is the only liner operating on transatlantic routes, though she also sees significant service on cruiser Queen Mary 2 was for a time the largest passenger ship before being surpassed by Royal Caribbean International's Freedom-class vessels in 2006. The Freedom-class ships were in turn overtaken by RCI's own Oasis-class vessels which entered service in 2009 and 2010
I wasn’t starving. I still had some old oranges under the bed. That night I ate three or four and with the darkness I walked down Bunker Hill to the downtown district. Across the street from the Columbia Buffet I stood in a shadowed doorway and watched Camilla Lopez. She was the same, dressed in the same white smock. I trembled when I saw her and a strange hot feeling was in my throat. But after a few minutes the strangeness was gone and I stood in the darkness until my feet ached.
When I saw a policeman strolling towards me I walked away. It was a hot night. Sand from the Mojave had blown across the city. Tiny brown grains of sand clung to my fingertips whenever I touched anything, and when I got back to my room I found the mechanism of my new typewriter glutted with sand. It was in my ears and in my hair. When I took off my clothes it fell like powder to the floor. It was even between the sheets of my bed. Lying in the darkness, the red light from the St Paul Hotel flashing on and off across my bed was bluish now, a ghastly colour jumping into the room and out again.
I couldn’t eat any oranges the next morning. The thought of them made me wince. By noon, after an aimless walk downtown, I was sick with self-pity, unable to control my grief. When I got back to my room I threw myself on the bed and wept from deep inside my chest. I let it flow from every part of me, and after I could not cry anymore I felt fine again. I felt truthful and clean. I sat down and wrote my mother an honest letter. I told her I had been lying to her for weeks; and please send some money, because I wanted to come home.
As I wrote Hellfrick entered. He was wearing pants and no bathrobe, and at first I didn’t recognize him. Without a word he put fifteen cents on the table. ‘I’m an honest man, kid,’ he said, ‘I’m as honest as the day is long.’ And he walked out.
I brushed the coins into my hand, jumped out the window and ran down the street to the grocery store. The little Japanese had his sack ready at the orange bin. He was amazed to see me pass him by and enter the staples department. I bought two dozen cookies. Sitting on the bed I swallowed them as fast as I could, washing them down with gulps of water. I felt fine again. My stomach was full, and I still had a nickel left. I tore up the letter to my mother and lay down to wait for the night. That nickel meant I could go back to the Columbia Buffet. I waited, heavy with food, heavy with desire.
She saw me as I entered. She was glad to see me; I knew she was, because I could tell by the way her eyes widened. Her face brightened and that tight feeling caught my throat. All at once I was so happy, sure of myself, clean and conscious of my youth. I sat at that same first table. Tonight there was music in the saloon, a piano and a violin; two fat women with hard masculine faces and short haircuts. Their song was Over the Waves. Ta de da da, and I watched Camilla dancing with her beer tray. Her hair was so black, so deep and clustered, like grapes hiding her neck. This was a sacred place, this saloon. Everything here was holy, the chairs, the tables, that rag in her hand, that sawdust under her feet. She was a Mayan princess and this was her castle. I watched the tattered huaraches glide across the floor, and I wanted those huaraches. I would like them to hold in my hands against my chest when I fell asleep. I would like to hold them and breathe the odour of them.
She did not venture near my table, but I was glad. Don’t come right away, Camilla; let me sit here a while and accustom myself to this rare excitement; leave me alone while my mind travels the infinite loveliness of your splendid glory; just leave a while to myself, to hunger and dream with eyes awake.
One thing I learnt in life is that we can't use the word 'forever', for something that is still happening. Loving someone forever is nearly impossible. But losing someone forever is possible.
Don't make the same mistakes I did and try to run when you can't even walk. When you're tired, get some rest. When you're sad, go ahead and cry. It's okay to take a break. Then one day, there will surely come a day when you'll be able to run again.
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Lahore di gall kariye te kivein food street nu bhul sakde aan? Agle din asin sheher di mashhoor Food Street wich jaake Lahore dey swaadian da maza chakkeya. Wadde wadde thailey, lassi diyaan mitti diyaan glassan te garma garam tikkeyaan da swaad ajj tak zubaan te hai. Raat nu wahan diyaan rangin batthakaan te chamaktiyaan roshniyaan ne Lahore nu ik hor hee rang chadd ditta. Sheher diyan raatein vi din di tarah hi jeevan naal bharpur lagdiyaan san. Har kona te tehzeeb da rang si, te asin Lahore nu dil wich basa ke wapas aagaye, par man wich ehi iraada ke jald wapas aa ke hor nawaeyan jagahaan explore karange.
Lahore di yaadan sanu aj vi taza lagdiyaan ne. Agle din asin Shahi Qila wal rukh kita, jithe deewaraan te naqashi te itt-te-itt di karkhunaai dekh ke dil wich eho soch aayi ke sadi tehzeeb kina waddi hai. Feroze purani haweliyan te darwaazey saanu ik hor duniya vich le gaye. Shami nu asin Liberty Chowk gaye, jithe rang birangiyaan dukana te logaan di chust raunaq dekh ke thakawat vi door ho gayi. Lahore diyaan mithaiyaan te khan-piyan diyaan cheezan de swaad ne vapis aan di taqreeban pakki kar ditti hai!
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Jon Snow reaches Mole's Town and warns the populace to evacuate. At Castle Black, Jon learns that Jarman Buckwell and his men have returned with tidings of Mance Rayder’s army. He discovers that the wildlings have been feinting all along the Wall, and groups of black brothers have been dispersed to counter them. Maester Aemon also tells him that Jeor Mormont was betrayed and killed, and that only twelve men made it back from Craster's Keep, including Giant, Grenn, Dywen, Sweet Donnel Hill and Dolorous Edd. Aemon cleans and wraps Jon’s wound, and Grenn tells him that Winterfell has been burned to the ground and that Bran and Rickon Stark are dead at the hands of Theon Greyjoy. Jon tells them that there is some kind of mistake, for he saw a grey direwolf at Queenscrown. Jon wonders if Bran lives on through his direwolf.
Arya attempts to kill the Hound at night while the man is asleep, but he awakens and takes the rock from her hands. They reach Lord Harroway's Town, but find it flooded. Sandor promises to pay some ferrymen to take them across the Trident, but gives them only the parchment Lord Beric had given him promising reimbursement after the war. Arya tells Sandor that she had once been captured by his brother, and the Hound finds it amusing that Gregor never knew who he had caught. Clegane says, "I’ll be sure and tell him that, before I cut his heart out." She asks why he would kill his brother and the Hound asks didn't she ever want to kill a brother or sister? He realizes from Arya’s expression that the "wolf bitch" hates the "pretty bird"--Arya and her sister don't get along. Sandor admits that maybe he is a monster for killing so many but also tells her that he saved Sansa’s life when the mob tried to kill her. The Hound informs her that he is taking her to the Twins, and will ransom her to Robb and perhaps join the Young Wolf’s service, because "even a dog gets tired of being kicked."
Sam and Gilly have reached what appears to be Whitetree. When Sam studies the carved face of the Heart Tree for a moment, he admits to himself that it is not the face he and his brothers saw when they started out on the ranging. Nor does he remember its red eyes weeping blood (sap). Sam prays earnestly to the old gods to protect them. He and Gilly camp in one of the wildling huts for the night, but Sam is woken by shapes moving within. The corpse of Small Paul comes after Sam, and he tries to stab it with the obsidian dagger, but it shatters upon contact with Paul’s chainmail. Despairing, Sam thrusts a burning stick from the campfire in the wight’s mouth, setting it on fire. Outside the hut, the wights begin to surround Gilly and her infant son after killing their horse. Thinking all is lost, a raven lands on Sam’s shoulder, and suddenly thousands of ravens fly from the branches of the weirwood tree to tear the wights to pieces. The raven perching on Sam's shoulder speaks, telling him to go, and he and Gilly begin to run south, but without their horse they fear they'll be overtaken by wights. Suddenly a voice calls out, "Brother! Here." From the falling snow appears a man dressed all in black astride a great elk. When Sam reaches up for the man’s bare hand, Sam notices his hand is black and cold as ice.
Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is?
Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
The shirt costs 9.15, so you choose B and mark this on your test paper.
Hey! I wanted to ask if you’re still planning to join us for the dinner tomorrow. We’ll be meeting at 7 PM at the new restaurant downtown. Let me know if you need the address or a ride. We’re all excited to catch up and relax a bit. If you can't make it, no worries, but I just wanted to confirm so we can finalize the reservation. Hope to see you there!
Hi! Just wanted to remind you about the team meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9 AM. We’ll be discussing the project timeline and assigning new tasks. Make sure to review the latest updates in the shared folder before joining. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to bring them up during the meeting. It’s important that we stay on track, so your input is valuable. See you there!
Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend. I wanted to follow up on the documents you were going to send over. Are they ready for review? If not, no rush, just let me know when I can expect them. I’m trying to finalize the report by the end of the day. If you need any help or feedback, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to assist you with anything. Thanks!
Hello! I saw your message about the changes to the event schedule. That works for me, and I appreciate the heads-up. Could you send me the updated version of the agenda when you have a moment? I want to make sure I’m prepared for my presentation. Also, is there anything else I should bring for the meeting? I want to be fully ready. Thanks again for keeping me informed!
Hey team! Just a quick update: we’ve completed the initial brainstorming session for the new project. Next week, we’ll move into the planning phase. Please make sure to submit any ideas you have by the end of this week. We’re aiming to have everything ready for review by Friday. Let’s keep the communication going and ensure we’re all on the same page. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Great work so far, everyone!
Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is?
Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
The shirt costs 9.15, so you choose B and mark this on your test paper.
Hey! I wanted to check in and see how you're doing with the new assignment. Let me know if you need any help or resources. We should aim to finish everything by the end of the week. Also, don't forget about the team meeting tomorrow at 10 AM. It's important that everyone provides an update on their progress. If there are any obstacles, please mention them so we can address them together. Looking forward to your updates and seeing how we can support each other to meet our deadlines. Thanks for all your hard work!
Good afternoon! Just a reminder that we're having a casual get-together this Friday evening. It's a great chance to relax and catch up outside of work. We'll meet at the usual spot around 6 PM. Please RSVP by Thursday so we can finalize the arrangements and make sure there's enough food and drinks for everyone. If you have any dietary restrictions or suggestions for activities, feel free to share them. Hope to see you all there and enjoy a fun and relaxed evening together!
Hi! I found a great recipe for homemade pizza and thought we could try it this weekend. We can buy the ingredients on Saturday morning and have a fun cooking session together in the afternoon. It would be a nice way to spend time and enjoy some delicious food. Let me know if you're interested and what time works best for you. If you have any other meal ideas or preferences, feel free to suggest them as well. Looking forward to it and having a tasty and enjoyable time together!
Hello! I received your email about the upcoming conference. It sounds exciting, and I'm interested in attending. Could you provide more details about the schedule and any preparations I need to make? Additionally, please let me know if there are any sessions you recommend or if there are opportunities for networking. I'm also curious about the accommodation options nearby and any group rates available. Let me know how I can help with the arrangements or if there's anything else I should be aware of. Thanks for keeping me informed!
Hey team! Just wanted to update you on the project status. We've completed the initial design phase and are moving into development next week. Please ensure all your tasks are updated in the project tracker by the end of the day tomorrow. If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out so we can address them promptly. Additionally, remember that our next client meeting is scheduled for Friday at 2 PM, where we'll present our progress and gather feedback. Let's keep up the great work and stay focused on our goals. Thanks for everyone's dedication and hard work!
Excuse me, can you tell me how much the shirt is?
Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
In Can't Hurt Me, David Goggins presents his life story as a powerful journey from adversity to exceptional achievement, centered on developing mental toughness and resilience. The book is structured around Goggins’ personal challenges and the lessons he learned along the way. Here’s a detailed section-wise breakdown:
Childhood and Early Life: Goggins’ early years were marked by poverty, abuse, and hardship. Growing up in a toxic environment, he experienced racism, violence, and instability. These challenges set the stage for his belief in using adversity as fuel for personal growth.
Military Service and SEAL Training: After struggling with weight and direction, Goggins decided to join the military. His journey through Air Force training and Navy SEAL selection illustrates the grueling nature of elite military programs. Despite multiple setbacks, Goggins refused to quit, pushing through physical pain and mental doubt.
The 40% Rule: One of the key lessons Goggins teaches is the idea that most people only use 40% of their potential. He argues that by pushing past perceived limits, you can unlock untapped reserves of energy, determination, and endurance.
Endurance Sports and Ultra-Marathons: After his military career, Goggins took on extreme physical challenges, such as ultra-marathons and world records. These experiences taught him that pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice. His physical accomplishments are a reflection of his mental strength.
Challenges and Mental Conditioning: The book is framed around several "challenges" that Goggins sets for readers, including journaling, visualizing success, and getting comfortable with discomfort. These tools are meant to help readers build resilience and unlock their full potential.
Facing Pain and Fear: Goggins shares his approach to using pain, fear, and discomfort as opportunities for growth. He emphasizes the need to confront and embrace difficult experiences rather than avoid them.
Overall, Goggins’ story is a raw and motivational call to take control of your life and push beyond your limits by mastering your mind. He demonstrates how discipline, mental toughness, and self-reflection are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving personal transformation
(Shortform)(Selected Reads).
The philosophy behind David Goggins' "extreme pushing of limits" in Can't Hurt Me revolves around the idea that most people live far below their potential, only tapping into about 40% of what they are truly capable of. Goggins calls this the 40% Rule and believes that by embracing discomfort, pain, and adversity, individuals can unlock untapped physical, mental, and emotional reserves.
Goggins’ approach is based on several key beliefs:
Adversity as Fuel: Goggins views suffering as an opportunity for growth. Rather than avoiding discomfort, he uses it as a tool to build mental toughness, arguing that it is only through hardship that true resilience is developed.
Mastering the Mind: He emphasizes the importance of mastering your mind by overcoming negative self-talk and limiting beliefs. Goggins repeatedly demonstrates that the body can achieve far more than the mind believes is possible, and it is essential to push past mental barriers.
Callousing the Mind: Similar to how calluses form on hands through repeated exposure to stress, Goggins believes that repeatedly exposing the mind to discomfort can "toughen" it, allowing individuals to handle increasing amounts of pressure and challenge without breaking.
Purposeful Discomfort: Goggins intentionally seeks out difficult challenges—like ultra-endurance races and military training—not just for physical fitness, but to condition his mind to thrive in hardship. For him, growth comes only by venturing far outside comfort zones.
His philosophy is one of relentless self-improvement through continuous testing of limits. He challenges readers to adopt this mindset, arguing that true happiness and fulfillment are found not in comfort, but in constant personal growth through extreme effort(Shortform)(Selected Reads).
Traveling in the rain to the Twins for the wedding of Lord Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey, Catelyn recalls Robb sending Ser Rolph Spicer to deliver Martyn Lannister to the Golden Tooth in an exchange of captives, with Robett Glover put on a ship at Duskendale as part of the agreement. Robb left his wife Jeyne at Riverrun, and only Ser Raynald Westerling travels with them. Robb has brought 3,500 men with him, those who have been with him since the battle in the Whispering Wood, and who will follow him to Moat Cailin after the wedding. While passing through the site of the battle, Catelyn thinks of Theon Greyjoy boasting he had almost crossed swords with Ser Jaime and how much ill would have been undone if Theon had died in place of Lord Karstark's sons.
When they reach Oldstones, Cat recalls that the ruins were once a great castle of the Kings of the Rivers and the Hills during the Mudd dynasty. The Mudds were First Men, but during the time of King Tristifer IV, the kingdoms of the First Men were falling during the coming of the Andals. Tristifer IV died when seven Andal kings joined forces against him.
Robb tells his mother that he plans to legitimize his brother Jon and name him heir should he and Jeyne not have a child. Catelyn is stunned by this proclamation, and pleads with him not to make the mistake the Targaryens made when King Aegon IV Targaryen legitimized all his bastards on his deathbed. The Blackfyre Pretenders plagued the Targaryens for five generations until Ser Barristan Selmy slew Maelys Blackfyre on the Stepstones. They both fear that Sansa will give the Imp a son and thus control of Winterfell and agree that must be prevented. She pleads that Robb consider naming his sister Arya as heir, but Robb insists that no one has seen Arya since his father Eddard's death and that his sister is likely also dead. Catelyn tells Robb that she cannot support his choice of Jon but Robb reminds her that he does not have to ask for her support, stating his reason as, "I'm the king."
Lord Jason Mallister soon joins Robb's force at Hag's Mire, bringing with him the captain of the Myraham. The captain tells them that King Balon Greyjoy fell to his death when a wind blew him off one of the bridges between the towers of Pyke, and no sooner was he dead than Euron Crow's Eye returned to claim the Seastone Chair. Lord Botley was drowned when he objected to Euron.
Knowing Victarion and Asha will not stand for Euron's actions, Robb commands Maege Mormont and Galbart Glover to sail through the marshes of the Neck on Mallister longships to seek out Howland Reed at Greywater Watch. After he is joined by Roose Bolton at the Twins and Edmure's wedding is done, Robb plans to march on Moat Cailin with 12,000 men. Howland's crannogmen will guide a small force under Robb's command across the swamps in order to reach Moat Cailin from the north. When Galbart warns him what should happen if the crannogmen were to fail him, Robb replies, "They will not fail. My father knew the worth of Howland Reed." Robb then announces that Catelyn will be taken to Seagard under the protection of Jason after the wedding. King Robb then calls his bannermen to fix their seals as witnesses to the decree naming his heir.
