King of the May

Chapter 3-3

What’s he going to do with them now, Eurig wondered. Oh, the sly dog, here he comes with both of them in tow and a twinkle in his eye.

“Eurig,” George said, “I’ve brought our new guests over to meet you two. Brynach, this is Gwion and Dyfnallt. I’ve asked Dyfnallt to ride with you for a while.”

Brynach nodded to Dyfnallt politely.

“Gentlemen,” George continued, “Please let me introduce Eurig ap Gruffydd and his great-nephew Brynach. Eurig’s estate Taironnen is just north of here and he’s a frequent visitor. Brynach can help you find anything you need. I thought to leave you all seated together this evening to get acquainted. Don’t keep them up too late now, Eurig, hound walking comes early.”

And as neatly as that, he left them there and handed Eurig the job of finding out more about them. I’ve underestimated the man, he thought, and turned to his task.