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 meets a group of Saxons and becomes Cerdic's slave. King Aldwulf of Bernicia, a sorcerer and ally of Cerdic, possesses but is unable to control a supernatural horse.