He leaves the hut and begins to wander the village of Caer Vedwyd. She tries to distract him and urges him to go back to sleep Emrys refuses so Branwen falls asleep, leaving his anger and frustration at her indifference about their past to mount. When Branwen wakes up, he comments about the Galator which stirs a reaction from Branwen. Up close, Emrys notices far more colors and depths that resemble a 'living eye.' Suddenly, the word ' Galator' vividly springs into his mind however he is unsure if the word came from a mixture of Branwen's stories.

The only real time that he finds her to be animated is when she tells him stories, especially of the Greeks.Īfter moments of reflection, his attention turns to the pendant that never leaves her neck. Although she claims to be his mother, Emrys has difficulty believing her due to her distant nature and unwillingness to answer, or try to answer, any questions about their past. She claims to be his mother and provides for them by being a skilled healer for the village despite the rumors and gossip, she never turns away anyone seeking her help. In afterthought, Emrys questions where his 'true' home lies and relates his experiences on sharing a hut with the woman he saved, Branwen. Now awake, he observes an ant and the meal it is trying to take home. The boy, Emrys, awakens from a nightmare where the stars are bursting, and a tree catches on fire before collapsing and burning him. The stag looks at him before disappearing. While the boar is intent on attacking them, the stag pierces the flank of the boar, causing him to retreat. A stag appears and engages in a battle with the boar, allowing him an opportunity to take him and the woman to safety. His first reaction is to take shelter in the hollow of a nearby oak tree, but he refuses to leave the woman behind. Suddenly, a wild boar appears and motions to attack him. 12)Īfter venturing along the shore in pursuit of a voice, he comes across an unconscious woman who looks as if she has undergone the same ordeal as himself.

Altogether, his face did not seem to belong to itself.' (Barron, 2011, pg. Yet his nose, looked narrow and slight, more like a beak than a nose. Likewise, his brow rose high above his eyes. His ears, which were almost triangular and pointed at the top, seemed oddly large for the rest of his face.

'His eyes, like his hair, were as black as coal, with scattered flecks of gold. After looking at his reflection in a pool of water, he describes himself as: The boy Emrys washes on the shore of Gwynedd (Wales) without any memories of his past.

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