Llech

After conversing awhile with an aged man who sat by the fire, they carefully looked each other in the face, and the old man by the fire related the sad history of his lost friend, the son of Llech y Derwydd.

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

By and by he went home to Llech y Derwydd, expecting to find him there, but no one knew anything about him.

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

The visitor was informed that the master of Llech y Derwydd was from home that day, and he was persuaded to eat some food; but, to the horror of all, when he had done so, he instantly fell down dead.

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

In the _Brython_ the tale is called: "Y Tylwyth Teg a Mab Llech y Derwydd," and this title I will retain, merely translating it.

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

The son of Llech y Derwydd was the only son of his parents and heir to the farm.

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

_Llech_ signifies a stone in Welsh, and is pronounced in a way peculiar to the Welsh; when simple it is _llech_, when compounded _lech_.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 342, November 22, 1828 Various

One windy afternoon in the month of October, the family of Llech y

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

However, the old man in the corner came to the conclusion that his visitor was his dear friend, the son of Llech y

Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales Elias Owen

And three nights before the end of the battle of Camlan I left them, and went to the Llech Las in North Britain to do penance.

The Mabinogion Anonymous 1853

This thread was a bit of relatively harmless fun until Llech added his brand of value to it.

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