"I did not know the thrall, but so often men from the hill who have followed us come here for the ale that they know will be going, that I thought nothing of a stranger more or less.

But why choose my house for this deed ?" I knew well enough, and it was plain when I minded the ealdorman that my vow was well known, and told, moreover, by Thorgils in Mara's hearing.

This was a house where I should often be, and when Mara found out that Jago was a friend of Herewald of Glastonbury the rest was easy.
"Well, I will send to Jago today, and find out what he knows.

That Cornish damsel must be better watched.

Come, let us go and tell the king." So we went, and when Ina heard what we had to say he grew very grave, and asked many questions before he told us what his thoughts were.
"They have struck at Owen through you, my Thane, even as I feared," he said.