Page:My people stories of the peasantry of West Wales.djvu/40



April Fair to search for a woman,” said Deio.

Tomos said: “Iss, iss, indeed, then.” “And take you a cask of butter with you,” said Katto. “Leave you the butter in the back of the old trap till your eyes have fallen upon a maid; and when she has found favour with you, ask her to sell for you the butter. If she has got a sharp tongue in her mouth and makes a good bargain, say to her that you will marry her, but if she is not free of tongue, say you nothing more to her, but go in search of another.”

Deio spoke: “Tell her your father sits in the Big Seat in Sion, in the parish of Troedfawr, in Shire Cardigan. As earnest of your intention say that you are commanded to buy a heifer to start life with in Dinas. Now, little son, don't you say anything about the old mortgage.”

Tomos promised to observe his father’s instructions.