Winnowing leaves, you steal nests, None charge you, you're not halted By armed band, lieutenant's hand, Blue blade or flood or downpour. (Dafydd ap Gwilym)

Winnowing leaves, you steal nests, None charge you, you're not halted By armed band, lieutenant's hand, Blue blade or flood or downpour.

Dafydd ap Gwilym

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