Note 8-8 — Footnotes.

"By our conscience," said Ailill, "this is a grievous proposal." "What he asks is good," replied Medb; "and he shall obtain those terms, for we deem it easier to bear that he should have one of our warriors every day than a hundred every night." "Who will go and make known those terms to Cuchulain?" "Who, then, but Fergus?" replied Medb. "8Come now, O Fergus," said Medb; "take upon thee to fulfil and make good those terms to him."8 "Nevermore!" said Fergus. "Why not?" asked Ailill. 9"I fear ye will not make true and fulfil them for W. 1792. me." "They will truly be fulfilled," said Medb.9 (Then said Fergus:) "Bonds and covenants, pledges and bail shall be given for abiding by those terms and for their fulfilment towards Cuchulain." "I abide by it," said Medb, and she fast bound Fergus to them in like manner.