The Hall of Cynddylan is loveless to-night,

Since he is departed whose smile made it bright!

I mourn; but the sigh of my soul shall be brief,

The pathway is short to the grave of my chief!

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“The Hall of Cynddylan is gloomy this night,

Without fire, without bed—

I must weep awhile, and then be silent.

The Hall of Cynddylan is gloomy this night,

Without fire, without being lighted—