Brynden 'Blackfish' Tully disses Jaime Lannister

The Blackfish tells Jaime that he will not surrender as long as he's alive.
"As long as I'm standing the War is not over".
The Siege of Riverrun by the Freys and the Lannisters.
Jaime Lannister gets dissed by Blackfish.

Game of Thrones - 6x07(FullHD)

[xaoc]

An absolute tragedy the way they dealt with the death of the Blackfish, the guy was a legend who Jaime admired.

[RobbStark_]

"As long as I am standing, the war is not over."

Last Robb's warrior.

[wayneconners]

“Pity, do you wish to resume your captivity?”

God I wish there would have been more Blackfish in the show

[James_Cy]

What many fail to realize is how much Jamie looks up to Blackfish. Ever since he was a child, Jamie was infatuated with the stories of Blackfish. This of course wasn't mentioned in the TV shows but is in the books, and I presume to be applied in the show. To have his idol (yes an enemy) but an individual whom you look up to shut you down and make you realize you're never good enough for their admiration is tough. Great acting on both parts, one of my favorite scenes in the entire show.

[ajmage]

“I will permit you to take the black. Ned Stark’s bastard is the Lord Commander on the Wall.”

The Blackfish narrowed his eyes. “Did your father arrange for that as well? Catelyn never trusted the boy, as I recall, no more than she ever trusted Theon Greyjoy. It would seem she was right about them both. No, ser, I think not. I’ll die warm, if you please, with a sword in hand running red with lion blood.”

“Tully blood runs just as red, ” Jaime reminded him. “If you will not yield the castle, I must storm it. Hundreds will die.”

“Hundreds of mine. Thousands of yours.”

“Your garrison will perish to a man.”

“I know that song. Do you sing it to the tune of ‘The Rains of Castamere’? My men would sooner die upon their feet fighting than on their knees beneath a headsman’s axe.”

This is not going well. “This defiance serves no purpose, ser. The war is done, and your Young Wolf is dead.”

“Murdered in breach of all the sacred laws of hospitality.”

“Frey’s work, not mine.”

“Call it what you will. It stinks of Tywin Lannister."

Jaime could not deny that. “My father is dead as well.”

“May the Father judge him justly.”

Now, there’s an awful prospect. “I would have slain Robb Stark in the Whispering Wood, if I could have reached him. Some fools got in my way. Does it matter how the boy perished? He’s no less dead, and his kingdom died when he did.”

“You must be blind as well as maimed, ser. Lift your eyes, and you will see that the direwolf still flies above our walls.”

“I’ve seen him. He looks lonely. Harrenhal has fallen. Seagard and Maidenpool. The Brackens have bent the knee, and they’ve got Tytos Blackwood penned up in Raventree. Piper, Vance, Mooton, all your bannermen have yielded. Only Riverrun remains. We have twenty times your numbers.”

“Twenty times the men require twenty times the food. How well are you provisioned, my lord?”

“Well enough to sit here till the end of days if need be, whilst you starve inside your walls.” He told the lie as boldly as he could and hoped his face did not betray him.

The Blackfish was not deceived. “The end of your days, perhaps. Our own supplies are ample, though I fear we did not leave much in the fields for visitors.”

“We can bring food down from the Twins, ” said Jaime, “or over the hills from the west, if it comes to that.”

“If you say so. Far be it from me to question the word of such an honorable knight.”

The scorn in his voice made Jaime bristle. “There is a quicker way to decide the matter. A single combat. My champion against yours.”

“I was wondering when you would get to that.” Ser Brynden laughed. “Who will it be? Strongboar? Addam Marbrand? Black Walder Frey?” He leaned forward. “Why not you and me, ser?”

That would have been a sweet fight once, Jaime thought, fine fodder for the singers. “When Lady Catelyn freed me, she made me swear not to take arms again against the Starks or Tullys.”“A most convenient oath, ser.”His face darkened. “Are you calling me a coward?”

“No. I am calling you a cripple.” The Blackfish nodded at Jaime’s golden hand. “We both know you cannot fight with that.”“I had two hands.” Would you throw your life away for pride? a voice inside him whispered.

“Some might say a cripple and an old man are well matched. Free me from my vow to Lady Catelyn and I will meet you sword to sword. If I win, Riverrun is ours. If you slay me, we’ll lift the siege.”

Ser Brynden laughed again. “Much as I would welcome the chance to take that golden sword away from you and cut out your black heart, your promises are worthless. I would gain nothing from your death but the pleasure of killing you, and I will not risk my own life for that... as small a risk as that may be.”

It was a good thing that Jaime wore no sword; elsewise he would have ripped his blade out, and if Ser Brynden did not slay him, the archers on the walls most surely would. “Are there any terms you will accept?” he demanded of the Blackfish.

“From you?” Ser Brynden shrugged. “No.”

“Why did you even come to treat with me?”

“A siege is deadly dull. I wanted to see this stump of yours and hear whatever excuses you cared to offer up for your latest enormities. They were feebler than I’d hoped. You always disappoint, Kingslayer.”

[bassmike]

Aghh... They could have made this scene much better. In the books they had big flags in riverrun. One of the Tullys and one of the Starks. "Lift your eyes, and you will see the direwolf still flies above our walls." is what Blackfish said to Jaime.

[wasaninsidejob]

The show really did Edmure dirty. In the books he didn't order the Blackfish to be put in chains and handed over, he actually helped the Blackfish escape before surrendering the castle. Edmure isn't the best strategist, but he is definitely loved by his subjects and those under his command for being a good man. He reminds me of a kinder, less strategically gifted Stannis.

[hudson]

"As long as I'm standing the war is not over." Great line & a great scene with the Blackfish, thanks for posting!

[franklyn]

It is sad that the greatest things Blackfish did in the show were not on screen. Escaping the Red Wedding, taking back Riverrun, and being killed in a sword fight. He is one of the coolest characters but with these scenes he could be even cooler.

[MIHI]

Jamie gotta be Azor Ahai..only lords of the light chosen can survive such burn Blackfish delivered

[subroy]

"A siege is a deadly dull. I wanted to see this stump of yours and hear whatever excuses you cared to offer up for your latest enormities. They were feebler than I’d hoped. You always disappoint, Kingslayer."

[runo]

"Hundreds of mine. Thousands of yours. If you can breach the walls." And a few seasons later Jamie breeached Tyrell castle at a tuesday morning, very easily. Wish they waited for the books.

[ijasonxi]

"As long as I'm standing the war is not over. This is my home... I was born in this castle, and I'm ready to die in it." Fucking love that line

[god-in-schizoid-mind]

Really liked the Blackfish such a great character. The fact that they killed him offscreen was just ridiculous.

[avoozl]

Blackfish is such a fucking boss....may he have a epic journey!

[StrDeenin]

That shot of Blackfish standing amongst his men after the gate drops is iconic. Blackfish deserved more scenes of his badassery.

[brenoldt]

kingslayer. You're here to fullfil your vow. where is sansa and arya?
i dont have them
pitty. You wish to resume your captivity?
LOL

[LusiaEyre]

When your childhood hero in your chosen profession looks you over says "I am disappointed" that's gotta sting.

[solidsnake]

Jaimie: This castle belongs to house Frey.
Brynden: Uh I don't now mate, last time I checked there was a trout above the door.

[Rlind]

I love that they each greet the other with the nickname that their highly respected family's hate.