He's been in on this from the beginning, giving me counsel and advice.

Always ready to give counsel, to hear a confession, to offer such blessings as he could.

She gave counsel both in person and through exchanging letters.

Yet the maester had given him good counsel, he knew.

Had you but asked my Lady, she could have given you better counsel.

I'm asking these questions only in the spirit of giving counsel.

My mother is no longer here to give counsel.

I can give only counsel, for the rest is up to you.

"But why then do you give me such counsel, wise brother?"

"How can a head removed from its neck give counsel?"