Chapters 15-18 Summary

In Chapter 15, February 1244, Senena brings Gruffydd and Owain a sleeping draught to knock out the guard so they might attempt to escape. The plan is for Gruffydd and Owain to climb out of the tunnel with a rope made from their bedding and escape on a boat Senena has arranged for. However, as Gruffydd is climbing down the rope, the knots give way and he falls to his death. A few months later, Senena has encouraged her husband's supporters to rise up against Davydd to secure Gruffydd's part of Gwynedd for her sons. As Davydd discusses this with Ednyved, Llewelyn arrives. Davydd shares with Llewelyn his plan to fight Senena and her supporters, as well as his other enemies, which includes gaining the Pope's assistance. Llewelyn agrees to help.

In Chapter 16, September 1245, Wales and England have been at war for a...