As they draw near House Frey, they meet a hog farmer whose wagon has broken down on his way to deliver salted pork for the wedding. Clegane decides to knock the man out to steal his supplies. As he goes to slice the man's throat, Arya stops him and accuses him of being a coward who preys on children and old people. The Hound mocks her naiveté and replies, "You're very kind. Some day it'll get you killed." At which point, the farmer wakes up and Arya gives the man a second blow to the head. This becomes the first of many survival lessons he offers during their travels.