With that they, even Cormac and Fithel, decided the case, and it was Cormac that ensnared (Socht), and Cormac obtains by (his) decision the sword as a wergild for Conn. Now neither battle nor combat was ever gained against that sword and against him who held it in his hand. And it is the third best treasure that was in Erin, namely (first), Cormac's Cup, and (secondly) his Branch, and (thirdly) his Sword.