' well , since i have come at the doom of this reptile , i will ransom it of thee for seven pounds , rather than see a man of thy rank touch it . loose it , and let it go . ' ' i will not let it loose . ' ' i will give thee four and twenty pounds to set it free , ' said the bishop . ' i will not set it free for as much again . ' ' if thou wilt not set it free for this , i will give thee all the horses thou seest and the seven loads of baggage . ' ' this shall be done also . ' ' but not yet will i loose the mouse till i know who she is . ' ' she is my wife , ' answered the bishop . ' and wherefore came she to me ? ' asked manawyddan . 
she was his wife .
why did the bishop want to save the mouse ?
why did the bishop want to save the mouse ?