When they returned to the farm, Bryan had moved from the top of the hill to the bottom, where he was joined by his mate. They were both happy to see Meg and Morgan back home. Meg and Morgan talked about their day. Meg said softly, "I hope Aled is okay in the wild." Morgan answered kindly, "He is free up there. Freedom is his hard won prize, worth a little hardship." Meg nodded, "You are wise, my friend. We take our freedom for granted. We can't grudge him his first taste of it."