The Horner sounds to the four corners of the Nation
In this photograph, taken at the 2000 Open Gorseth in Falmouth, the Horner is sounding the Horn of the Nation (Corn Gwlas) to the four points of the compass, a symbolic call to all Cornwall. Behind her stands the Herald Bard.
The Herald Bard says to the Horner:
To Cornwall, Horner, sound thy Horn,
That its four corners it may warn - In God's Name!
The Horner then sounds to the four parts of Cornwall, saying to each quarter in its turn:
Cornwall of the East, hear the call of the Gorsedd!
Cornwall of the South, hear the call of the Gorsedd!
Cornwall of the West, hear the call of the Gorsedd!
Cornwall of the North, hear the call of the Gorsedd!
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