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In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, the execution occurs in an almost identical fashion to the TV series. There are only small differences, such as the fact that [[High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)|High Septon]] is the one who speaks of the justice and mercy of the gods, and he and [[Varys]] protest Joffrey's decision to execute Ned. The book also gives no indication that Ned spotted Arya in the crowd or instructed Yoren to protect her; Yoren seems to find her by chance.
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In the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels, the execution occurs in an almost identical fashion to the TV series. There are only small differences, such as the fact that [[High Septon (Before the riot of King's Landing)|High Septon]] is the one who speaks of the justice and mercy of the gods, and he and [[Varys]] protest Joffrey's decision to execute Ned. The book also gives no indication that Ned spotted Arya in the crowd or instructed Yoren to protect her; Yoren seems to find her by chance.
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Ser [[Barristan Selmy]] is present at the execution in the guise of Arstan Whitebeard, though this is not revealed until ''A Dance With Dragons'', after he has joined the service of Daenerys Targaryen. He tells her that Eddard was against the murder of her family and the assassination attempt on her and her son, but she still considers him equally responsible and labels him as one of the "Usurper's dogs". Ser Barristan is annoyed by this and doesn't agree with his queen, but remains silent as it is not his place to speak.
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Sir [[Barristan Selmy]] is present at the execution in the guise of Arstan Whitebeard, though this is not revealed until ''A Dance With Dragons'', after he has joined the service of Daenerys Targaryen. He tells her that Eddard was against the murder of her family and the assassination attempt on her and her son, but she still considers him equally responsible and labels him as one of the "Usurper's dogs". Ser Barristan is annoyed by this and doesn't agree with his queen, but remains silent as it is not his place to speak.
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It is also mentioned in the books that the High Septon and the Faith of the Seven are outraged that the execution was performed on the steps of the Sept, profaning the holy site with blood in their eyes, as well as irreperably damaging the Crown's relations with the Faith (as Cersei had assured the High Septon beforehand that Eddard would be allowed to live after he confessed his treason, only to then appear a liar in the High Septon's eyes). Even several years after Eddard's death, members of the Faith (such as the [[High Sparrow]]) would continue to berate Cersei for allowing Joffrey to commit such a wanton act of sacrilege on a holy site.
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It is also mentioned in the books that the High Septon and the Faith of the Seven are outraged that the execution was performed on the steps of the Sept, profaning the holy site with blood in their eyes, as well as irreperably damaging the Crown's relations with the Faith (as Cersei had assured the High Septon beforehand that Eddard would be allowed to live after he confessed his treason, only to then appear a liar in the High Septon's eyes). Even several years after Eddard's death, members of the Faith (such as the [[High Sparrow]]) would continue to berate Cersei for allowing Joffrey to commit such a wanton act of sacrilege on a holy site.
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