Nor do I think that any other nation than this of Wales, nor any other language, whatever may hereafter come to pass, shall on the day of severe examination before the Supreme Judge, answer for this corner of the earth.

Giraldus Cambrensis

Answer Any Before Come Corner Day Earth Examination Hereafter I Think Judge Language May Nation Nor Other Pass Severe Shall Supreme Than Think Wales Whatever

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