ST . DAVIDS DAY . [On the day of St . David, the Patron of Wales, the Welsh gained a victory over the English. In the battle, every man distinguished himself by wearing a leek; and the leek is still worn by Welshmen on the anniversaries of St . David, in memory of their conquest. IT is the day of battle won, The good St . David's Day , When Britons chased, at set ef sun, Their Saxon foes away But why, where Victory weeps her gain, Should verdure wreathe the brow? The record of the conquered slain Should be a withered bough! Such days are fled Time grows too old, His out-worn sword to wield; And braver words than e'er were told, Show graven on his shield. Now, round his temples bare he binds A crown, that saints might wear; And, casting down the laurel, winds The olive in his hair. Now, by the leek the red rose flowers, And hate and strife are o'er A better, noblei badge is ours, Than e'er St . David wore! Each quaint dev...