Llanfair-ym-Muallt, Llandeilo, and Dinefwr Castle AD 935
King Hywel stared at Braustud ap Tewdwr, the ruler of Buellt and felt uneasy. He had not expected to be welcomed with open arms but did not wish to be constrained to invade the cantref. His unease was due to the sullenness of the nobleman, who bristled with outrage, while his lack of speech and eyes like an ocean, mysterious and dark, smouldered with resentment.
“You will show me some respect, Braustud ap Tewdwr! As you see, I travel with an escort, a warband that is adequate to seize this Hall and incarcerate you! Yet it is merely the nucleus of the Deheubarth host. I have come here today for two reasons. Let’s be clear about this. I will have my laws respected in Buellt for the benefit of your people; also, you will acknowledge m
