3 "What I loved when I was a youth is hateful to me now"
4 "Four and twenty sons to me have been
Wearing the golden chain, and leading princes."
Elegies of Llywarch Hen.
The golden chain, as a badge of honour, worn by heroes, is frequently alluded to in the works of the ancient British bards.
5 "Hardly has the snow covered the vale,
When the warriors are hastening to the battle;
I do not go, I am hinder'd by infirmity."
Elegies of Llywarch Hen.
