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For the piercing {140a} of the skilful and most learned man, {140b}

For the fair corpse which fell prostrate on the ground,

For the cutting {140c} of his hair from his head,

For Gwydien, the eagle of the air, {140d}

Did Gwyddwg {141a} bring protection to the field, {141b}

Resembling and honouring his master.

Morien of the blessed song, brought protection

To the ruined hall, {141c} and cleft the heads

Of the first in youth, in strength, and in old age.

Equal to three men, though a maid, was Bradwen; {141d}

Equal to twelve was Gwenabwy, the son of Gwen. {141e}

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