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FAMOUS SONGS
reaching his old home he heard that his beloved had lost her reason and was lying at the point of death. His arrival being made known to the family, they sent for him, hoping that his pres-ence might soothe her sufferings. Some say that she heard his voice at the door and died before he could reach her bedside. Others say that, on seeing him, she sprang into his arms and instantly expired. Her death took place on June 16th, 1727. Her tombstone is to be seen to-day inside Llangynnwyd Church, and is an object of much curiosity to strangers from all parts. Will was never married, though he sur-vived her about fourteen years. His death occurred on August 19th, 1741; and he was buried under an old yew tree on the western side of Llangynnwyd churchyard.
A monument has lately been erected to the Maid of Cefn Ydfa in the restored church, and it is proposed to erect a monument over the grave of her unfortunate lover.
The popular song " Ffarwel iti Peggy ban" was composed by the minstrels of North Wales when Margaret of Anjou left Harlech Castle, where she had taken refuge after the defeat of July 9th, 1460, near Northampton. Mention of Harlech naturally recalls the march of that name which is ever a favourite at public schools.
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