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KjUTHULLIN, fitting alone at the Gate oiTura, is informed
of the Landing of Swaran. Upon which, calUng his Chiefs,
Difputes run high about giving Battle. Connal is for retreating,
till the Arrival of Fingal. But Calmar is for engaging the
Enemy immediately. CuthiilUn, inclined to War, follows the
Opinion of Calmar. Fergus, that Inftant arriving, tells him
of the Death of Ducho/nar and Catbbat, v/hich introduces the
Epifode of Morna. Cuthullin, notwithftanding, refolves to at-
tack the Enemy. The Son of Arm, who had been fent by
Swaran to obferve the Irijh Forces, returning, warns the King
of their Approach, gives him a particular Account of Cuthullin s
Chariot, and the terrible Appearance of that Hero. The two
Armies engage, but Night coming on, leaves the Vidlory unde-
cided. Cuthullin fends a Bard to invite Swaran to a Feaft, but
that haughty Monarch refufes to come. Carril, after Supper,
relates the Story of Grudar and BrajfoUs. A Party, by Comial^
Advice, is fent to obferve the Enemy ; which clofes the Acftion
of the iirft Day.