Chapters 6-10 Summary

In Chapter 6, August 1239, Simon and Nell prepare to attend Queen Eleanor's churching. However, when they arrive they learn that Henry is angry with Simon because of a debt he owes to the heirs of the Earl of Chester in his deal for the Earldom of Leicester. When Simon confronts Henry, Henry becomes very angry and accuses Simon of lying to win permission to wed Nell. Henry throws Nell and Simon out of the church. Later that night, Simon and Nell learn that Henry had wanted Simon arrested, but Richard, Henry and Nell's brother, talked him out of it. Richard recommends, however, that Nell and Simon quickly leave England.

In Chapter 7, March 1240, Gruffydd welcomes another son, Rhodri, to his family. A short time later, Gruffydd learns that his father is dying at Aberconwy Abbey. Gruffydd refuses to go to his father, but...