Mythology, Celtic -- Wales; Tales -- Wales; Welsh literature -- 1100-1400 -- Translations into English
And Glewlwyd came to the gate, and opened the gate before him; and
although all dismounted upon the horseblock at the gate, yet did he not
dismount, but rode in upon his charger. Then said Kilhwch, “Greeting be
unto thee, Sovereign Ruler of this Island; and be this greeting no less
unto the lowest than unto the highest, and be it equally unto thy guests,
and thy warriors, and thy chieftains—let all partake of it as completely
as thyself. And complete be thy favour, and thy fame, and thy glory,
throughout all this Island.” “Greeting unto thee also,” said Arthur;
“sit thou between two of my warriors, and thou shalt have minstrels
before thee, and thou shalt enjoy the privileges of a king born to a
throne, as long as thou remainest here. And when I dispense my presents
to the visitors and strangers in this Court, they shall be in thy hand at
my commencing.” Said the youth, “I came not here to consume meat and
drink; but if I obtain the boon that I seek, I will requite it thee, and
extol thee; and if I have it not, I will bear forth thy dispraise to the
four quarters of the world, as far as thy renown has extended.” Then
said Arthur, “Since thou wilt not remain here, chieftain, thou shalt
receive the boon whatsoever thy tongue may name, as far as the wind
dries, and the rain moistens, and the sun revolves, and the sea
encircles, and the earth extends; save only my ship; and my mantle; and
Caledvwlch, my sword; and Rhongomyant, my lance; and Wynebgwrthucher, my
shield; and Carnwenhau, my dagger; and Gwenhwyvar, my wife. By the truth
of Heaven, thou shalt have it cheerfully, name what thou wilt.” “I would
that thou bless my hair.” “That shall be granted thee.”
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