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 his share of the gwestva silver. He spreads the king's bed. He has a horse regularly from the king, and two shares of the provender for it. From every spoil which the household takes, he has the cattle whose ears and horns are of equal length.

bard of the household has a steer out of every spoil at the capture of which he shall be with the household, and one man's share like every other man of the household. He also sings the 'Monarchy of Britain' in front of them in the day of battle and fighting. When a bard shall solicit from a king (teyrn), let him sing one song. When he shall solicit from a breyr, let him sing three songs. When he shall solicit from a taeog, let him sing until he is tired. He has his land free, and his horse regularly from the king ; and it is the second song he sings in the hall, for the chief of song is to begin. He sits second nearest to the chief of the household. He has a harp from the king, and a gold ring from the queen, when his office shall be given him ; and the harp let him never part with. Bard of a Household. Silentiary. Queen's steward. Doorkeeper of a Hall. Doorkeeper of a Chamber. Groom of the Rein. Candlebearer. Butler. Cook. Foot-holder. Mead