I did not understand what they said in return, but somewhat in the words of the ancient tongue they spoke was more plain to Howel, and he cried to me hastily, hurrying after Evan.
"Guard you the priest here, and beware of him!" Then he dashed up the water course into which Evan had already disappeared, and I heard the feet of the four on the loose stone as they climbed upward.

I had almost a mind to follow them, for I thought that their way led to Owen, but I dared not leave Morfed to go elsewhere.

This might only be a plan to lead us astray..