that he had never beheld so great a likeness between father and son,
as between the boy and Pwyll the Chief of Annwvyn. Now the semblance
of Pwyll was well known to him, for he had of yore been one of his
followers. And thereupon he became grieved for the wrong that he
did, in keeping with him a boy whom he knew to be the son of another
man. And the first time that he was alone with his wife, he told her
that it was not right that they should keep the boy with them, and
suffer so excellent a lady as Rhiannon to be punished so greatly on
his account, whereas the boy was the son of Pwyll the Chief of
Annwvyn. And Teirnyon's wife agreed with him, that they should send
the boy to Pwyll. "And three things, lord," said she, "shall we gain
thereby. Thanks and gifts for releasing Rhiannon from her
punishment; and thanks from Pwyll for nursing his son and restoring
him unto him; and thirdly, if the boy is of gentle nature, he will be
our foster-son, and he will do for us all the good in his power." So
it was settled according to this counsel.

And no later than the next day was Teirnyon equipped, and two other
knights with him. And the boy, as a fourth in their company, went
with them upon the horse which Teirnyon had given him. And they
journeyed towards Narberth, and it was not long before they reached
that place. And as they drew near to the palace, they beheld
Rhiannon sitting beside the horseblock. And when they were opposite
to her, "Chieftain," said she, "go not further thus, I will bear
every one of you into the palace, and this is my penance for slaying
my own son and devouring him." "Oh, fair lady," said Teirnyon,
"think not that I will be one to be carried upon thy back." "Neither
will I," said the boy. "Truly, my soul," said Teirnyon, "we will not
go." So they went forward to the palace, and there was great joy at
their coming. And at the palace a feast was prepared, because Pywll