Note 1-1 — Footnotes.

"It befits thee not thus to speak to me," said Fergus, W. 439. "for I have with me here 1in alliance with us Ulstermen,1 the seven Under-kings of Munster, with their seven cantreds. 2Here we have what is best of the youths of Ulster, even the division of the Black Banishment.2 Here we have what is best of the noble youths of Ulster, even the division of the Galian ('of Leinster'). Furthermore, I myself am bond and surety and guarantee for them, since ever they left their own native land. 3I will give thee battle in the midst of the camp,3 and to me will they hold steadfast on the day of battle. More than all that," added Fergus, "these men shall be no subject of dispute. By that I mean I will never forsake them. 4For the rest, we will care for these warriors, to the end that they get not the upper hand of the host.