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The instructions of King Cormac Mac Airt: Tecosca Cormaic (Author: Unknown)

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‘O grandson of Conn, Cormac,’ said Carpre, ‘what are the dues of a chief and of an ale-house?’ ‘Not hard to tell,’ said Cormac.

1. Good behaviour around a good chief,
   5] Lights to lamps,
   Exerting oneself for the company,
   Settling seats,
   Liberality of dispensers,
   A nimble hand at distributing,
   10] Attentive service,
   To love one's lord,
   Music in moderation,
   Short story-telling,
   A joyous countenance,

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   15] Welcome to companies,
   Silence during a recital (?),
   Harmonious choruses