““The council must issue an edict. Any man heard speaking of incest or calling Joff a bastard should lose his tongue for it." "A prudent measure," said Grand Maester Pycelle, his chain of office clinking as he nodded. "A folly," sighed Tyrion. "When you tear out a man's tongue you are not proving him a liar, you're only telling the world that you fear what he might say.””