7 AGOT Catelyn II : Catelyn intentionally upsets Ned with the memory of his brother Brandon in order to undermine his confidence in his decision to decline Robert's offer. Ned would reject Joffrey for Sansa: "And Joffrey...Joffrey is..." "...crown prince and heir to the iron throne. And I was only twelve when my father promised me to your brother Brandon." That brought a bitter twist to Ned's mouth. "Brandon. Yes. Brandon would know what to do. He always did. It was all m