Cavatt
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Given how Varys always seemed to find out everything, I think Ned's refusal to tell anyone who didn't already know (which was basically just Howland Reed, right?) was justifiable given the consequences if someone found out. Imagine Robert finds out that Ned has been hiding Rhaegar's son for over a decade. Robert isn't simply going to just execute Jon. It's going to mean another war, and Ned clearly was trying to do everything he could to avoid that outcome.
Yeah it makes sense. Weird how cautious Ned was then, but then goes straight to Cersei to tell her what he knows about her.
Also, why is Arthur Dane protecting Lyanna Stark from getting medical attention in the Tower of Joy. I mean I get Rhaegar didn't want anyone to "rescue" her, but if she is bleeding to death up there, what is the point of the fight. Maybe it is better explained in the books, I am only 1/4 of the way through book 2