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“Each bout ended only when the king himself or his opponent declared him dead. Jaehaerys died so often that the men of his garrison made a game of it, shouting "The king is dead" every time he fell, and "Long live the king" when he struggled to his feet. His foes began a contest, wagering with one another to see which of them could kill the king the most.” — George R.R. Martin
Each bout ended only when the king himself or his opponent declared him dead. Jaehaerys died so often that the men of his garrison made a game of it, shouting "The king is dead" every time he fell, and "Long live the king" when he struggled to his feet. His foes began a contest, wagering with one another to see which of them could kill the king the most.