Chapter 13, The Lost Lamb, Summary

Taran and his friends resume their journey, coming to a rocky area covered in brambles. Fflewddur and Llyan find a lost lamb on the rocks. While Taran and his friends are wondering what to do with the poor creature, a crippled man comes toward them from a rocky slope. Taran immediately assures the man they do not intend to steal his lamb and then offers to help him return to his home at the top of the rocky slope. The man, Craddoc, is surprised and grateful for their kindness, inviting them to join him for dinner despite the fact that he has very little to offer.

Over dinner, Taran tells Craddoc about his journey to find his parents. The man becomes very quiet, and leaves his guests to see to his animals. When Craddoc returns, he tells...