XXV.

It were wrong not to record his magnificent feat;

He would not leave an open gap, through cowardice; {120a}

The benefit of Britain's minstrels never quitted his court

Upon the calends of January; {120b} according to his design, {120c}

His land should not be ploughed, though it might become wild;

He was a mighty dragon of indignant disposition;

A commander in the bloody field, {120d} after the feast of wine,

Was Gwenabwy {121a} the son of Gwen, {121b} in the strife of Cattraeth.

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