Englynion to Ifor Hael | |
In generosity, my lord, my Nudd and my battle fortress | |
and my fine stag so generous with valuables, | |
Afarwy, punisher of the insolence of serfs, | |
4 | one is worthless compared to princely Ifor. |
In bravery with swift sword, clear expression, | |
and the ability to turn the tide of battle, | |
in sudden great attack, my fine fortress, | |
8 | two are worthless compared to ardent Ifor. |
In wisdom, there is no Frenchman closer to him | |
than the distance from France to the Isle of Man, | |
to repulse a malicious argument, | |
12 | three are worthless compared to Ifor yonder. |
In meekness, fortune and faith and charity, | |
and loving his poet, | |
four are worthless, good-natured stag, | |
16 | compared to Ifor, Ovid's fine language. |
In nobility, lineage, straight and pure man, | |
and frequent success without fail, | |
in hawks, high stock, | |
20 | five are forever worthless compared to Ifor. |
In strength, my hero, fine fair mighty chieftain | |
wearing a fine iron helmet, | |
boar of battle to afflict strong warriors, | |
24 | six are worthless compared to fierce Ifor. |
In beauty, strong dignified bountiful ruler, | |
haughty-natured aristocrat, | |
I am his poet, in profound skill, | |
28 | seven are worthless compared to elegant Ifor. |
In dignity of office, arranger of a poet, | |
poets' companion and their shelter, | |
affliction of battle to strike a traitor, | |
32 | eight are worthless compared to manly Ifor. |
In the feats which I love most in a man, | |
I judge him to be like an eagle, | |
in frequent and most willing gifts, | |
36 | nine are worthless compare to princely Ifor. |
In splendour, my lord of the same spirit as Foulke, | |
Glamorgan's great support, | |
any man is worthless, marvelous intent, | |
ten are worthless compared to tall Ifor. | |