The Trial of Seven in 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' nearly kills Dunk. Here's how he actually dies in the books.

Peter Claffey as Dunk in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."

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• In "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," Dunk risks his life to protect a girl from Aerion Targaryen.
• In episode five, he fights for his life against Aerion and six other knights in a trial by combat.
• In the books, the deadly Trial of Seven changes the trajectory of Dunk and Egg's lives.

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