Fidinis was then bestowed on Mainchin by Mac Creiche, because he was his true foster-son, and he was a son of grace; and he had gone with him to Rome on the occasion when they brought the Finnfaidech (i.e. the Melodious, name of a bell) with them from the high altar of Rome. And Mainchin did not wish to remain behind them in the place, provided it did not vex Mac Creiche.