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of iMadia, lord of Lara, a country in Connr.uglit, wa*
for engaging the enemy immediately. Cuthullin, of
liimself willing to fight, went into the opinion of Cal-
niar. Marching towards the enemy, he mi>>ed three
of his bravest heroes, Fer<:ns, Duchomar, and Calhha.
Fergus arri\ ing, tells Cuthullin ot tlie dt-alh of the two
other chiefs ; which introauces the affecting episode of
Morna, the daughter of Cormac. The army of Cu-
thullin is descried at a distance by Swaran, who sent
the son of Arno to observe the motions of the enemy,
•while he himself ranged his forces in order of battle.
The son of Arno returning to Swaran, describes to
him Cufhullin's chariot, and the terrible appearance
of that hero. The armies engage ; but night coming
on, leaves the victory undecided. Cuthullin, accord-
ing to the hospitality of the times, sends to Swaran a
formal invitation to a feast, by his bard Carril, the son
of Kinfena. Swaran refuses to come. Carril relates
to Cuthullin the story of Grudar and Brassolis. A
j)arty, by Connal's advice, is sent to observe the ene-
my ; which closes the action of the first day.
d'Tiii'LLiN * sat by Turn's wall ; by llio live
of till' rustling sound. His si)car leaned n<j;ainsL
a rock. His shield lay on gras>, by bis side.
• Cuthullin, the son of Semo, and grandson to Caitli-
Ijat, a droid celebrated in tradition for his wixliau and