The Stark army reaches the Twins, where Catelyn negotiates with Lord Walder Frey for passage and military support in exchange for future marriages between Robb, Arya, and Frey's children. At the Wall, Lord Commander Mormont gives Jon his family's Valyrian steel sword Longclaw. In Essos, Drogo's wound becomes infected and he nears death. Daenerys asks enslaved witch Mirri Maz Duur to use blood magic to save him. When Daenerys goes into labor, Jorah brings her into the forbidden tent seeking help. Robb sacrifices 2,000 soldiers as a diversion while his main force captures Jaime Lannister. In King's Landing, Ned publicly confesses to treason and acknowledges Joffrey as rightful king. Despite the negotiated agreement to spare his life, Joffrey orders Ned's execution over the objections of Sansa, Cersei, and his advisors.