He went after the stag, and on the Cynfael river he overtook the stag and slew it. As day declined he came past the gate of the court, and she sent messengers to ask him in as night was drawing near. She came herself to meet him and made him welcome.
They changed their garb and went to sit down. Blodeuedd looked on him, and from that moment she looked on him there was no part of her that was not filled with love of him. And he too gazed on her, and did not conceal that he loved her. And that night they slept together.
And on the morrow he sought to depart. but she made him stay. And that night they took counsel how they might stay together. And she bade him stay another night, saying Ôtomorrow I will give the leave to depart.Õ
And on the morrow he sought to depart and she did not prevent him. ÔNow,Õ said he, Ôspeak closely with him, and under pretence of love for him, draw from him what way his death may be brought about.Õ
