He tells Jaime that he believes himself to be the smartest man there is, but that he is nothing without his 'daddy' and should not forget it.
This has an adverse effect, however, as Locke, angered by Jaime's arrogance and complacency, mockingly asks him to dine with his captors before throwing him over a tree stump and putting a knife to his eye. Though Jaime attempts to bribe him, Locke refuses, fearing reprisals from Robb Stark.Įn route to HarrenhalLocke and his men attempt to rape Brienne but are persuaded otherwise by Jaime, who lies to Locke, convincing him that Brienne's home of Tarth - also known as the 'Sapphire Isle'- is named such due to an abundance of precious gemstones, and that Selwyn Tarth would richly reward him for returning his only daughter alive and 'unbesmirched'.Įmboldened by his success, Jaime attempts to barter for his release by reminding Locke of the wealth and power of his own father Tywin. He and his men soon track the Kingslayer down, and take him into custody, along with his escort Brienne. Locke was a man-at-arms sworn to House Boltonconsidered by Roose Bolton to be his best hunter.
