Brienne, feeling exposed--alone, in a group of men, without Oathkeeper or her mailshirt--nevertheless watches the jointlock demonstration keenly. It certainly seems effective, though Ser Goodwin never tired of pointing out the difference between practice and combat.

She goes where Bahorel beckons. "Is this how people fight in wars, in your world? No weapons? Or is this more for tavern brawls, and the like?"