Mythology, Celtic -- Wales; Tales -- Wales; Welsh literature -- 1100-1400 -- Translations into English
dominions at this time into my hands, and thou shall not take me from
Arthur's Court." "Into thy hands will I give them," said Erbin, "and
this day also shalt thou receive the homage of thy subjects."
Then said Gwalchmai, "It were better for thee to satisfy those who have
boons to ask, to-day, and to-morrow thou canst receive the homage of thy
dominions." So all that had boons to ask were summoned into one place.
And Kadyrieith came to them, to know what were their requests. And every
one asked that which he desired. And the followers of Arthur began to
make gifts and immediately the men of Cornwall came, and gave also. And
they were not long in giving, so eager was every one to bestow gifts. And
of those who came to ask gifts, none departed unsatisfied. And that day
and that night were spent in the utmost enjoyment.
And the next day, at dawn, Erbin desired Geraint to send messengers to
the men, to ask them whether it was displeasing to them that he should
come to receive their homage, and whether they had anything to object to
him. Then Geraint sent ambassadors to the men of Cornwall, to ask them
this. And they all said that it would be the fulness of joy and honour
to them for Geraint to come and receive their homage. So he received the
homage of such as were there. And they remained with him till the third
night. And the day after the followers of Arthur intended to go away.
"It is too soon for you to go away yet," said he, "stay with me until I
have finished receiving the homage of my chief men, who have agreed to
come to me." And they remained with him until he had done so. Then they
set forth towards the Court of Arthur; and Geraint went to bear them
company, and Enid also, as far as Diganhwy: there they parted. Then
Ondyaw the son of the duke of Burgundy said to Geraint, "Go first of all,
and visit the uttermost parts of thy dominions, and see well to the
boundaries of thy territories; and if thou hast any trouble respecting
them, send unto thy companions." "Heaven reward thee," said Geraint,
"and this will I do." And Geraint journeyed to the uttermost part of his
dominions. And experienced guides, and the chief men of his country,
went with him. And the furthermost point that they showed him he kept
possession of.
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