Aed Ruad had gone back to talk to his father but the man refused to come out. He said, "Not until you deliver me to Vilinski. The moment I slither inside that territory, I will free your woman!" They had more conversation after that. Gritting his teeth, Aed Ruad had come back and then focused on dressing for the wedding. He felt tricked, but he would do something about it.
He had given instructions to five men to be present at the wedding with him. He didn't need many witnesses. And now Aed Ruad looked at the man, who was to officiate the wedding. "Ráild, you may start."
