Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was probably especially unhappy about Dafydd's attack. He had been carefully rebuilding his forces and position during the peace. He was probably contemplating renewed war himself, but would have preferred to wait and strengthen his forces further. Dafydd's impatience forced a confrontation before that preparation was complete. The criticism concerns his effectiveness as well as his choice of moment.
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Dafydd's timing and Llywelyn's problem
Dafydd's impatience appears to have upset Llywelyn's preparations for a later return to war.