CHAPTER 15
Now, Creiddylad thought. Now, while the huntsman is away.
“It’s true, father,” she said. “I know he doesn’t look like much, and he hardly has a trace of fae blood to leaven the mix, but Cernunnos has taken an interest in him. Remember, he did kill Madog, whatever he says.”
Lludd nodded heavily. They were alone in his chambers, as they were most mornings for the first meal of the day.
“Camulos is a match for the horned one, I have no doubt,” he said. “The ram against the stag.”
“True, but think of the damage he could do to the ways, in my brother’s hand. At the very least he could forestall pursuit, shutting a way behind him. And at the worst…” She shook her head dramatically, “he could shut down all the ways, and Cernunnos would help. That’s what happened to Madog, in Dyffr
