For myself, I believe not these tales, though I would not take upon myself to say they are false, since everyone knows that there are men who have dealings with the powers of darkness.
Still, I should have, myself, to see these things, before I gave credence to them.

That, however, makes no difference in the matter; true or not, they seem to be believed by the Welsh, and cannot but increase his power.
"Well, we shall soon hear what reply he makes to the proclamation, of which he will certainly hear, within a few hours of its posting." The answer, indeed, was not long in coming; for, within a week, a copy of the reply sent by Glendower to the king appeared, side by side with every proclamation put up, none knowing who were daring enough to affix them.

In this, Glendower no longer spoke of his grievance against Lord Grey; but declared that, with the will of the people, he had assumed the sovereignty of Wales, to which he was legally entitled, by his descent from her kings.

He called upon every Welshman in England to resort, at once, to his standard.
"The die is cast, now," Sir Edmund said, as he read the paper affixed to the castle gate.

"It is no longer a question whether Glendower is wrongfully treated by Lord Grey; it is a matter touching the safety of the realm, and the honour of our lord the king.