Chapters Eleven and Twelve Summary

Huw knows about the affair between Chris Phillips and Meillyn Lewis. His father explains the strict code of decency that exists in their society, and why Meillyn Lewis is bad. He warns Huw to mind his studies and not talk about things.

Gwilym insists that Beth go to chapel with him. Mr. Gruffyd takes Huw up on the mountain and discusses Huw's outburst in church. Huw questions why Gruffydd allowed the men to be cruel, and he answers that he will change them in time, but they have lived in the valley without help from others and are only human. Gruffyd must serve the chapel and deacons.

In Chapter Twelve, the eldest brother, Ianto returns home from London to a joyous family and freshly washed house. A band plays and the locals gather at the Morgans' to...