To which the harp of Mona’s woods by freedom’s hand was strung!”
[174] The aromatic odour of the pine has frequently been mentioned by travellers.
[175] Ynys y Cedeirn, or Isle of the Mighty—an ancient name given to Britain.
[176] Uthyr Pendragon, king of Britain, supposed to have been the father of Arthur.
OWEN GLYNDWR’S WAR-SONG.
Saw ye the blazing star?[177]
The heavens look’d down on freedom’s war,
And lit her torch on high!
Bright on the dragon crest[178]
It tells that glory’s wing shall rest,