He delivered the reply from the Earl of Ellesmere to the ransom note sent by Rhodri. To the Prince of Powwydd Be informed the Earl of Ellesmere agrees to pay in full the ransom demanded for his family and servants but proposes an exchange at the border village of Rhydycroesau. Safe passage is to be guaranteed by both parties. The chests of coins will be carried to the middle of the bridge and left there. The hostages will walk to the chests with an unarmed escort who will verify the contents and carry the ransom into Wales. The Earl gives his word for his part of the bargain and trusts Rhodri ap Owain to do the same. As he read again the ransom reply, signed by the Earl and bearing his seal, Rhodri sent for Rhonwen. He had already dispatched a message back to Ellesmere, agreeing to the exchange, and detailing the date and time. He put his hands on Rhonwen’s shoulders, trying to keep his voice steady. “I want you to stay in Wales, with me. I’ll free the others on payment of the ransom, but you are mine.”
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