She then pulls the boat to shore , and each man pairs off with a woman , Bran with the leader .
However , the leader of the women throws a magical clew ( ball of yarn ) at him which sticks to his hand .
leader then pulls the boat to shore , and each man pairs off with a woman , Bran with the leader .
However , the leader of the women throws a magical clew ( ball of yarn ) at him which sticks to his hand .