He bids farewell to Ailill and Medb, and assembled the expedition. They set out, seven score warriors their full strength, until they were in the south of Connacht near to the boundary of the Corcmodruad in Nindus, in the vicinity of the fort. ‘Let a small number of them go to find out news at the stronghold,’ said Maine Mórgar, ‘and find out the disposition of the girls.’