And now a gallant tomb they raise, With costly sculpture deckt; And marbles storied with his praise Poor Gelert’s bones protect. Here never could the spearman pass, Or forester unmoved; Here oft the tear-besprinkled grass Llewelyn’s sorrow proved. And here he hung his horn and spear, And oft, as evening fell, In fancy’s piercing sounds would hear Poor Gelert’s dying yell! And till great Snowdon’s rocks grow old, And cease the storm to brave, The consecrated spot shall hold The name of Gelert’s grave. Since the author’s first visit, much has been added to the picturesque scenery of Beddgelert, through the liberal and patriotic spirit of Thomas Jones of Bryntirion, Esq. the worthy proprietor of this romantic vale. A most excellent inn has been erected, and no expense spared in rendering the accommodations for the tourist and the traveller the most attractive, as well as the most comfortable. It is worthy of remark, that this spot was selected by the monks as favourable to the desponding gloom of popish superstition. The parish church, which is situated within a few hundred yards of this inn, was formerly a part of a priory of Augustine monks, founded by Anion, Bishop of Bangor, in the thirteenth century; and supposed by some to be the oldest religious house in Wales. Part of the cloisters still remain. The monastery was destroyed by fire during the reign of Edward the First. The present appearance of the vale is, however, calculated to produce sensations of a very different description, and presents objects the most alluring to the lovers of mountain scenery. The tourist, whether he be a poet, a philosopher, or an antiquary, will here find abundant sources of recreation to detain him for some days. Within the distance of an hour’s walk from the inn, are situated THE VALE OF NANHWYNAN, beautifully diversified by thriving plantations and elegant villas. In this vale stands Dinas Emrys, or the Castle of Ambrosius, to which Vortigern is said to have fled for refuge, after having called in the Saxons; by which he for some time avoided the odium and persecution of his countrymen. THE PASS OF DRWSYCOED, commanding a most splendid view of the lakes of Nantlle, including the floating island, mentioned by Camden, the sea being also visible at a distance. Here King Edward is said to have encamped his army in his last expedition into Wales, when he completed the subjugation of the country. Beddgelert is now a thoroughfare, with a good road from Caernarvon to Dolgelly, Welsh Pool, Shrewsbury, Bishop’s Castle, Ludlow, and Worcester; it is therefore a most convenient station from whence to make excursions to some of the most interesting scenery in North Wales, among the first of which is the ascent of the mighty and once wood-covered Snowdon.