The Battle At the Ford

A year and one day Pwyll lived as the king, By day he’d hunt, by night he’d feast and sing, Yet turn his back upon the lovely queen, To show his loyalty as a king’s friend Although the queen was as fair as he’d seen. Then upon the appointed day he went To the Ford to meet Annwvyn’s deadly foe And there struck Havgan so his life was spent After his victory, Pwyll had to go To the glade where the men first planned this thing And then at last their ruse was at its end. On his return Arawn’s wife made comment When the king allowed his passion to show And learned how loyal his new friend had been.