"No, they don't, but sometimes you have to...sometimes you have to show it in battle and hope they come to the right conclusion. That's how kings are usually made."

That had been Jon's experience with it, anyway, because the Night's Watch hadn't always had the best leadership in the past and it was through his battle prowess that he'd been chosen to lead. It was through his battle prowess that he'd continue to lead.

"That's how I've always been chosen. I'm good with a sword. I have a cool head on the field. People want to follow me."