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The Irish ordeals, Cormac's adventure in the Land of Promise, and the decision as to Cormac's sword (Author: Unknown)

section 17

MOCHTA'S ADZE,

namely, an adze of brass which Mochta the Wright possessed. It used to be put into a fire of blackthorn [until it was red-hot], and the tongue (of the accused) was passed over it⁸. He who had falsehood was burnt. He who was innocent was not burnt at all.

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