Cadell left, and instead of seeking his lodging he went into the church. There, to his surprise, he saw a woman--it was Morwen, clinging to the wicker-work screen. "It is sanctuary! It is sanctuary!" she cried, as she saw him. "They shall not tear me hence." "Nay," said Cadell; "that they dare not. I will maintain thy right to sanctuary. It is well. To Cynwyl thou hast appealed. Cynwyl shall protect thee." CHAPTER XXII IN OGOFAU In the darkness, Goronwy was lurking about the church. He was the first to communicate to Rogier that Morwen had taken sanctuary. The Norman, angry, bade him watch and not suffer her to leave without informing him whither she had betaken herself. She could not remain there indefinitely. It was a custom that sanctuary held for seven days and nights, and that if the clergy could not send away a refugee during that time, the right of protection afforded by the sacredness of the precincts ceased in that particular case. Rogier was wounded in his vanity, but not greatly concerned. He was certain that she could not escape him eventually. A hand was laid on Goronwy's shoulder; he started with terror, and his alarm was not lessened when Pabo addressed him, "What are you doing here, Goronwy?" "Oh, Pabo! we have feared you were lost." "As you see--I am returned. What are you doing here?" "Alas! I have no proper home--no more than you. Do you ask then why I am about at night?" "Poor boy! poor boy! Well, I would have you do me a commission now. I must not be seen here; yet would communicate with my wife. Where is Morwen?" Goronwy hesitated but for a moment, and then answered, "I do not know." "She is not now with Howel?" "No, sent elsewhere. Perhaps to Llansawel." "You must find her, and bid her come to me." "Whither shall I bid her go?" "Bid her come to me in Ogofau." "In Ogofau?" echoed Goronwy, shrinking back. "There is one thing more I desire," pursued Pabo. "Go into the church and bring me thence one of those coils of taper that hang in front of the screen." "Taper!" in all but speechless astonishment. "Yes; I am going to enter the old mine. I do not hesitate to tell you, as one in blood, in hopes, in sufferings with me. I am going to enter the mine, and would fain have a consecrated light." "I will get it at once," said Goronwy, and went within. What could this mean? What was Pabo's object? Within the church two lamps burnt in the sanctuary, but without all was dark, yet in the darkness he could see Morwen crouched against the screen. A Celtic church had buildings connected with it--a guest hall in which the congregation could assemble and take a meal after divine service, stables for horses, and even sleeping apartments. All were surrounded by the privilege of sanctuary; yet Morwen remained in the church, fearing lest these adjuncts should not meet with the same respect as the main building, the house of God.