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writer's ability. It describes the first discovery by Col. Williams of Bleddyn the hero of the story.

"It was on a dark winter's evening that Colonel Williams, of Llangalt, was returning home from visiting a friend. His way lay along the sea-coast to the north of Caernarvon. A large quantity of Snow had fallen, and almost choaked the little rivulets that fell into the Irish Channel. Here and there the stream, rendered black by contrast, appeared struggling through the surrounding impediments, and slowly pursuing its noiseless course. A few oaks, with their branches encrusted over with an icy substance, gave a cast of the picturesque to the wintry scene, and oft a gust of wind brushed away the pendent ice wreaths, which fell clattering on the frozen snow bemeath.

"Colonel Williams now entered upon the Lavan sands, which, according to tradition, once formed an exteusive valley. They were, at that period, very dangerous, the poles, which are now fixed as marks to avoid the quicksands, being then not so numerous. The winds began to blow with great violence, and the waves burst in dark eddies on the shore. Colonel Williams, however, with that buoyancy of spirit, which formed a prominent feature in his character, spurred his horse forward at a gallop, in order to keep time to the tune of Joe Pulleine's horn, which he vehemently whistled.

"The Colonel, after being more than once in danger of being swallowed up, cleared the sands, when the gigantic Penmaen Mawr arose like a dense cloud before him, and the pass by which it was as cended appeared a narrow white line, sometimes visible as it wound round some terrific precipice, at others lost amid the deep gullies torn in the mountain by the contending elements. On a nearer survey it appeared dangerous in the extreme. Immense masses of rock, which had been precipitated from the summit of the mountain, were arrested in their course, and hung suspended on projecting ledges, appearing to the terrified imagination in the act of taking another rebound.

"The storm which had long been gathering now burst with great violence, and the snow, which fell apparently in one solid mass, compelled Williams to seek shelter in a crevice beneath a protruding crag, well known as the spot where the Hermit Serriol, celebrated by David Ewain, once secluded himself. Here, in perfect safety, he listened to the elemental war. The dashing of the waves against the craggy rocks, the howling of the wind, as it rushed through the Barrow ravines of the mountain, and the crash occasioned by the fall of disjointed pieces of rock from the sterile regions above, were awful and sublime.

"After an hour of continued snow the sky grew clearer, the snow abated, but the winds still blew a perfect hurricane, driving the waves on shore in foamy masses, which, without speaking hyperbo

lically, might be said to be mountains high, and by the moon-beams, which faintly struggled from between two dense clouds, he perceived a ship obviously in distress drifting towards the shore, sometimes lost between the immense columns of water which appeared to burst over her.

"She now fired several guns of distress, which soon drew a large concourse of spectators, who formed in detached groups along the beach.

"She'll founder,' said a short square-built man, in a blue jacket, the wind blows like the devil in her teeth.'

"This is some of old Mabil's doings,' said another.

"The old witch generally sends us a good wind,' said the first, See how she rolls!--that's it, blow, my bretty breeze; she founders by ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖, and now, my boys, look sharp a head for the glori ous kegs of prime old sack.'

"His words were true, she struck on a sunken rock; dreadful shrieks announced the fate of the unhappy crew, who were precipi tated amid the waves without the least chance of assistance from shore. Several were seen struggling at intervals above the foam, for a considerable time after she struck.

This circumstance seemed the signal for an universal movement on shore. Several plunged into the water, not to save the unhappy sufferers, but to get possession of the kegs, bales, and other parts of the unfortunate ship's cargo that drifted near the beach. Nay, so intent were they on this disgraceful plunder, that several bodies which were cast on shore were inhumanly stripped, and again plunged in the waves. It was in vain that Colonel Williams endeavoured to stem this torrent of inhamanity; in vain he conjured then to remember the hospitable, generous, open-hearted character of their Cambrian brethren. His remonstrances were, at first, treated with derision, and afterwards with threats. Disgusted at this disgraceful scene, he was going to recommence his journey, when he saw something floating on the water, in a little creek, at the foot of a steep ledge of rock. He supposed, at first, it was a detached part of the wreck, but, on hearing a faint cry proceeding from it, he advanced, and found an infant floating in a small coracle, common among the peasants of Wales. Rejoiced that he had been the means of rescuing the little innocent from a watery grave, he wrapt it up warmly in his coat, and mounting his horse, proceeded on his journey."

HORE BRITANNICA.-The readers of the CAMBRO-BRITON will be glad to hear, that the patriotic author of this national work contemplates the publication of a supplemeutal volume, "which will contain a translation of the Welsh Historical Triads, with two Essays presented to the Cambrian Society in Dyved," as well as other interesting matter connected with Welsh literature.

TO READERS AND CORRESPONDENTS.

Ar the suggestion of several friends of the CAMBRO-BRITON, the EDITOR has adopted the resolution of making an alteration in the manner, in which the work will hereafter be published. Instead of monthly, as heretofore, it will be published quarTERLY, the first Number under the new arrangement to appear on the FIRST of next OCTOBER. The advantages, proposed by this change, cannot but be sufficiently obvious, since it will allow not only of more time for maturing the contents of each Number, but will also enable the EDITOR considerably to enlarge his plan, and consequently to avoid the inconvenience, which must occasionally have resulted from the limits, to which he has hitherto been confined. And, with reference to this subject, it is hardly necessary to add, that the Quarterly Number will be considerably larger than the present; and, of course, with the size, the price must be proportionably encreased. All, however, that can now be stated with certainty on this latter point, is, that the price shall not exceed four shillings, and that the four Quarterly Numbers will form a volume, about equal in size to the present.

The Two Volumes, now published, form in themselves a complete work, and will be found, perhaps, to possess some claims on the attention of those, for whom our national literature has any attractions.

To the Correspondents of the CAMBRO-BRITON, the EDITOR has only in general terms to return his grateful acknowlegement of their favours: and he hopes he may still look forward to a continuance of their kind and valuable co-operation. For he cannot have the presumption to rely, with any degree of confidence, on his own unaided exertions. He could here particularize many, to whose assistance he is especially indebted; but the space, to which he is limited, will, unfortunately, not permit him to indulge his feelings in this respect. However, he may say generally, that he has to renew the expression of his gratitude to most of the gentlemen, whose names were mentioned in the Advertisement to the first Volume; and he also owes it to two or three others, who have since favoured him with their assistance.

ERRORS CORRECTED.

No. 21. P. 419 1. 13 for "Palagians" read Pelagians.

422 1. 32 for "British" read Breton.

428 1. 19. for "this" read his.

429 1. 14 for "his" read him.

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Ancient Urns, Discovery of

Page

268

181

171

435 Cadvan (St.) Notice of, (note)

121

226

Caer, meaning of, (note)

409

247

Cære, Etymology of

408

75, 106, 200

Caerlleon, Battle of, (note)

218

445

Caerwys, Epitaph at

229-30,371

430

Caerynwch, Account of

364

222,366

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Annwn, Opinions concerning, (note) 272 CAMBRIANA

Ant and synonymes, Etymology of 264
Antiquitates Parochiales
ANTIQUITIES

52, 151

Aran, Etymology of, (note)
Archbishoprics, the Three
Arderydd, Battle of, 10, and (note)
"Ar Gerdd-gyvarvod y Canorion"
Arrogant Ones, the Three

Arthur, Notice of, 415-bis Tomb,
"Arwyrain Madawg"

"Arwyrain Owain'
Assize Intelligence

Atrocious Assassinations, the Three
Atrocious Axe-strokes, the Three

Avaon, Notice of,

"Awdl Gyntav gan Horace"

B.

Badon, Battle of, (note)

194

Cambrian Baptist Missionary So-
ciety

Cambrian Plutarch," Project of, 142,
336, 382,

218 Camlan, Battle of, 218-Three Survivors

133

of, 385

244

366

459

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183 Carno, Battle of

94

Catwg, Wise Sayings of, 12, 150, 196,
9 245, 293, 391, 438

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244

Ceiniawg Gota and Gyvraith, (notes) 244,
396

280 Celtic Remains," Remarks on, 191, 239
Celto-Bretonne Dictionary

218 Chaste Damsels, the Three
Wives, the Three

Bangor, Name of, 322-Instances of, 323

Bards, their Character, 131-Supposed Christian Bards, the Three

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"British and Outlandish Prophe-
cies," Notice of

Bronwen, Tomb of, 71-Urn of, 72,
Brutus, History of

Buddha, Account of, (note)
Bull Elves, the Three

Bulls and Oxen, their Connection
with Noah, (note)

Bulls of Conflict, the Three
Bull Princes, the Three

269

128 Cobbold, (Mrs.) Lines addressed to
126 Coll, Notice of

110

371 COLLECTANEA

33 Commot described, (note)
66 Conway, Battle of, (note)
436 Craig Pwll Du, Account of
"Credadyn ar varw idd ei Enaid"
Translation of

"Cyfrinach y Beirdd"
Cymmrodorion in Gwynedd

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189, 284 Gallant Retinues, the Three

Page

338

in Powys, Eisteddfod of, Genius, Effects of Education on, (note),
90, 139—their Medals, 377-their Re 141-Welsh Definition of, (note), 100
port, 467
Gentleman, Seven Qualities of, 223, 230
Geographical Names, Ancient
Geraint ab Erbin, Native of

285

Cymreigyddion in Liverpool
Cynddelw, Notice of, (note,) 281-Poem
of, 279-Translation of, 281

226

241,

Ghosts, Goblins, and Demons, Tales of,276

Cynghanedd, Remarks on, 207-Origin Glamorganshire Houses

of, (note,) 208

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369

Gleini Nadroedd, Account of
Gobyr, Meaning of, (note)

132

296

Goddeu, Battle of

10

379

Golden Corpses, the Three

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416

Golwython Oyfreithiawl

104 Gorddinam"

424 Gramwndws Galia"

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362 Grave-slaughtering Ones, the Three 289
Greek, Instances of its Comprehen-
siveness, (notes)

42

434

211

Gwalchmai, Notice of, (note), 183-Poems
338 of, ib. 459-Translations, 184, 460

250

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Gwdion ab Don, Triad relating to 388
Gwenddolau ab Ceidio, (note)

Gwerddonau Llion

257

358

Gwr and Gwraig, Etymology of -404-6
Gwyddel, Etymology of
Gwyddyl, Remarks on

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228

155

Gwyneddegion Society, Eisteddfod for
1820, 142-Annual Festival for 1821,
236-Officers for 1821, 285-Prize
Subject for 1821, 429--Jubilee Dinner,
465

192,391 Gypsies and Witches, Tales of

Edwards, (Charles,) Inquiry con-
cerning
"Einoes Dyn"

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"Englynion a gant Cynddelw i
Owain Cyveiliog"

"Erddigan y Canorion"

H.

334 Hawk, Age of, (note)

Hebrew, Affinity with Welsh
Instances of it

-

279

-

232 Hen Ganiadau Cymru”

Translation of,

283 Heugwrt, Account of

"Erddigan Gwenlliant"

311" Heroes of Cymru"

336, 384, 471

History of North Wales

ERRORS CORRECTED 96, 144, 192, 288, Hislas, Account of, (note)

Etymology, Remarks on 127, 349, 403 History of Wales, Collections for, by
Etymologists, Faults of, (note)

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230

304

306

361

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385

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Horace, First Ode of in Welsh

Hora Britannica, Criticisms of, 122, 315,

415.

193 Horizon, Welsh Names for

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268 Hû, used in Hebrew for the Deity, (note)
311 68-also in other languages, 69

49 Hu Gadarn, Historical Account of,59—
Ancient Basrelief of, 458.

10

192

241 Huw Morus, Notice of his Poems
266 Hywel ab Owain, Ode of, 134-Transla-
10 tion of, 136-Remarks upon, (note) ib.
241 Hywel Dda's Laws, Account of 146, 247
290l Translation of,249, 295, 342, 393, 439

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