However, Gwalchmai stumbles upon a band of Saxons and is made Cerdic's thrall. King Aldwulf of Bernicia, a sorcerer and ally of Cerdic, has captured, but cannot control a supernatural horse.
However, Gwalchmai encounters a band of Saxons and is made Cerdic's thrall. King Aldwulf of Bernicia, a sorcerer and friend to Cerdic, has captured but cannot dominate a supernatural horse.