A sword blade of gold wouldn't be very useful...
But the hilt/scabbard is inlaid with gold, which is why Arya reacts to it when she sees it in the Vale.
Also, there is quite a role reversal between Sam and Gilly there on the boat, no? Of course with Aemon dead already and Jon not making the switch with Val's baby, Gilly needn't be the inconsolable one.

Also, there is quite a role reversal between Sam and Gilly there on the boat, no? Of course with Aemon dead already and Jon not making the switch with Val's baby, Gilly needn't be the inconsolable one.
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