IV.

Like the roaring of a furious lion in the search of prey, is thy thirst

of praise, like the sound of a mighty hurricane over the desert main,

thou warlike prince of Aberffraw. {39e} Thy ravage is furious, thy

impetuosity irresistible, thy troops are enterprising in brave actions,

they are fierce and furious like a conflagration. Thou art the warlike

prince of Dinefwr, {40a} the defence of thy people, the divider of

spoils. Thy forces are comely and neat, and of one language. Thy proud

Toledo sword is gilt with gold and its edge broke in war. Thou prince of

Mathrafal, {40b} extensive are the bounds of thy dominions, thou rulest

people of four languages. He staid undaunted in battle against a foreign

nation, and its strange language. May the great King of heaven defend

the just cause of the warlike prince of the three provinces.

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