Another aspect of the show that was widely discussed among commentators was the moral dilemma presented in the episode between a pragmatic approach to ruling or remaining true to the ideals of justice and honor, exemplified in the scene where Eddard summons Tywin Lannister to the court to answer for the crimes of his bannerman Gregor Clegane.
Et andet aspekt af showet, der blev diskuteret blandt kommentatorer var det moralske dilemma, som præsenteres i episoden mellem den pragmatisk tilgang til herskende eller resterende tro mod idealer om retfærdighed og ære, eksemplificeret i den scene, hvor Eddard tilsigelse mod Tywin Lannister til retten at besvare for de forbrydelser af hans ridder Gregor Clegane.