I already stated as much. You are of your own country and any rule that I place on you is not within my duties. I warned you of those that would feel different, but it seems as though the advisers of this Inquisition will back you should you feel cornered.

[ He gives her an almost annoyed look. ] Another said the same about me. There is a separation in what I say. I wonder what that separation is. [ Stannis does speak frank and always will. It is what most people find reason to dislike him. ] And others can only follow so long as they remember it is the realm before all else.