"Game of Thrones" Season 3 Episode 7, titled "The Bear and the Maiden Fair," continues to follow the various storylines of the characters as they navigate the political landscape of Westeros.
In King's Landing, Tyrion Lannister continues to assert his power as Hand of the King and makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos to secure funding for the crown. He also receives a visit from his father, Tywin Lannister, who threatens to disown him if he does not marry Sansa Stark. Meanwhile, Joffrey Baratheon's sadistic behavior reaches new heights as he forces Tyrion to arrange a twisted spectacle for his entertainment.
In the Riverlands, Robb Stark is still trying to rally his remaining forces and receives a proposal from Lord Frey for an alliance. However, the proposal comes with a steep price, and Robb is forced to make a difficult decision. He also receives a letter from his mother Catelyn Stark, urging him to make peace with the Lannisters and free Jaime Lannister in exchange for his sisters.
In the North, Bran Stark continues to have strange dreams and receives training from Jojen Reed to control his abilities. They also receive a visit from Meera and Jojen's sister, who reveals that she is a follower of the Lord of Light and believes that Bran has a important role to play in the coming war.
In the East, Daenerys Targaryen and her khalasar are still on their journey to Meereen, and they come across a slave camp where they free the slaves. However, they also discover that the slave masters have crucified all the slave children as a warning to others. Daenerys decides to stay and rule Meereen as its queen.
In the North, Jon Snow and Ygritte are still on the run from the Night's Watch and the wildlings. They come across a group of wildlings who are planning to attack the Wall and Jon is forced to make a difficult decision.
The episode ends with the return of Bran Stark's direwolf, Summer, who has been missing for some time.
In summary, this episode follows Tyrion Lannister consolidating his power as Hand of the King and the political maneuvering of Littlefinger. Robb Stark is faced with a difficult decision regarding an alliance with Lord Frey, Bran Stark continues to learn to control his abilities, and Daenerys Targaryen comes across a slave camp and frees the slaves, and decides to rule Meereen as its queen. Jon Snow and Ygritte are on the run from the Night's Watch and the wildlings, and Jon is forced to make a difficult decision. The episode also shows Joffrey's sadistic behavior and Bran's direwolf returning.
