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The destruction of Da Derga's Hostel (Author: [unknown])

section 45

They go for a sea-encounter on the main. ‘Ye should not do this,’ says Ingcél: ‘do not break the truth of men (fair play) upon us, for ye are more in number than I.’

‘Nought but a combat on equal terms shall befall thee,’ say the reavers of Erin.

‘There is somewhat better for you,’ quoth Ingcél. ‘Let us make peace since ye have been cast out of the land of Erin, and we have been cast out of the land of Alba and Britain. Let us make an agreement between us. Come ye and wreak your rapine in my country, and I will go with you and wreak my rapine in your country.’