XII.

The heroes marched to Cattraeth with the day;

Was not the most celebrated of battles disgraced? {97e}

They put to death {98a} Gelorwydd

With blades. The gem of Baptism {98b}was thus widely taunted;--

"Better that you should, ere you join your kindred,

Have a gory unction {98c} and death far from your native homes,

At the hand of the host of Gododin, when the day arrives."

Is not a hero's power best when tempered with discretion?

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