King's Landing was completely immersed in an ocean of joy, bustling with a frantic, festival-like atmosphere.
Fine carriages carrying exquisitely dressed actresses paraded down the streets to promote the upcoming events, while performers on stilts strode through the crowds like giant scarecrows. Every time a fire-eater pulled off a dangerous stunt, it drew gasps and shrieks from the onlookers.
A group of snot-nosed children in split-crotch trousers laughed and shoved their way between the clown's legs, thrusting sharpened wooden swords back and forth and nearly tripping him over.
Chapter 71