# Quote — George RR Martin, A Storm of Swords

> Ser Meryn got a stubborn look on his face. “Are you telling us not to obey the king?”
>
> “The king is eight. Our first duty is to protect him, which includes protecting him from himself. Use that ugly thing you keep inside your helm. If Tommen wants you to saddle his horse, obey him. If he tells you to kill his horse, come to me.”

- Author: [George RR Martin](https://www.leafyquotes.com/george-rr-martin.md)
- Book: [A Storm of Swords](https://www.leafyquotes.com/george-rr-martin/a-storm-of-swords.md)
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