But I think I know what is wrong.

Her father has been making a jest to her of the way you worded your vow, laughing mightily after his manner, and she is revenging herself on you.

Never mind.

Wait till you come back from this journey, and then see how things are with her.

Now let us talk of your errand, for it is important." Then we went slowly together, and he told me how that he had foreseen for a long time that Owen would return to his uncle and take his right place again.