The two shields from the collection at Goodrich Court, which I have the honor to exhibit to the Society of Antiquaries, are antient British, and termed in that language the Tarian and the Ysgwyd (pronounced Usgooyd). Before entering upon the separate description of each, I beg leave to observe that much information respecting the aborigines of this island is to be obtained from the names they gave to things and places. The latter are either descriptive or commemorative, but as not wanted for my present purpose I shall not trouble you with citing any instances; the former are either indigenous or derived from a foreign source, and attention to this distinction will render great assistance in the investigation of any British antiquities.