Afterwards he travelled to Portugal , where he continued to work on Madoc for two more years to polish up the language .
It was not until mid-1799 that Southey was able to finish composing Madoc , and soon after began to work on Thalaba .
Afterwards Madoc travelled to Portugal , where Madoc continued to work on Madoc for two more years to polish up the language .
It was not until mid-1799 that Southey was able to finish composing Madoc , and soon after began to work on Thalaba .