Maester Aemon summons Jon and explains to him the reason why members of the Night's Watch do not marry: it would force them to choose between their duty to the order or loyalty to their loved ones.
Maester Aemon stævner Jon og forklarer ham, hvorfor medlemmer af Nattens Vogtere ikke gifter sig: Det ville tvinge dem til at vælge mellem deres pligt til ordren eller loyalitet over for deres kære.