Lady Olenna and Margaery Tyrell invite Sansa Stark to a private lunch. After offering her lemon cakes and reassurance, Olenna probes Sansa for the truth about Joffrey. Terrified but desperate, Sansa finally admits, "He's a monster" .
Robb Stark receives word that his grandfather, Hoster Tully , has died. More devastatingly, he learns that Winterfell has been razed and his younger brothers, Bran and Rickon, are missing and presumed dead. Lady Olenna and Margaery Tyrell invite Sansa Stark
In a vulnerable moment with Talisa, Catelyn confesses her deep guilt, believing the horrors befalling her family are divine punishment for her inability to love Ned's bastard, Jon Snow. Game of Thrones recap: Dark wings, dark words Robb Stark receives word that his grandfather, Hoster
The episode's title refers to a Westerosi proverb: messenger ravens urgently delivered often bring bad news. True to its name, multiple storylines face grim revelations: Game of Thrones recap: Dark wings, dark words