"I've been learning a bit so far. There ain't many to talk to without knowing Dothraki or Valyrian." He shrugged. "Ser Jorah talks to me sometimes. But not Ser Barristan. He don't seem so fond of me. I reckon he's too busy for he likes of me."

In truth, Gendry was wary of the old man and he feared the old man knew his secret. The man seemed to show recognition when they first met, but had said nothing on the matter. But that look and expression was familiar. Jon Arryn had it, Ned Stark had it, and so had Stannis Baratheon. He liked the queen, but he didn't trust her with his secret. Not when he had heard how ruthless she could be.