CHAPTER 9
Rhian and George dropped off as Isolda pulled up in the manor yard. They offered to help her unload, but she waved them off as others came from the stable to meet her.
Rhian checked the position of the sun nervously. “We must hurry. Rhys and Idris are expecting us.”
They walked quickly into the back hall and into Gwyn’s council room where they found Idris, Rhys, and Ceridwen already present. Food was laid on a sideboard, cold meats from last night’s meal. George and Rhian filled plates and joined the others at the council table.
Gwyn greeted them. “Just in time. Ceridwen told us of the wounds on Iolo’s body and the marks on the saddle. Idris, please report your findings.”
Idris spoke of their early morning tracking expedition. At the appropriate time, Rhian pulled out the br
