Note 1 — Footnotes.

W. 865. "Now this lad was reared in the house of his father and mother at Dairgthech1 ('the Oak House' (?)), namely, in the plain of Murthemne, and the tales of the youths of Emain were told to him. 2For there are 3always3 thrice fifty boys at play there," said Fergus.2 "Forasmuch as in this wise Conchobar passed his reign ever since he, the king, assumed his sovereignty, to wit: As soon as he arose, forthwith in settling the cares and affairs of the province; thereafter, the day he divided in three: first, the first third he spent a-watching the youths play games of skill and of hurling; the next third of the day, a-playing draughts and chess, and the last third a-feasting on meat and 4a-quaffing4 ale, till sleep possessed them all, the while minstrels and harpers lulled him to sleep. For all that I am a long time in banishment because of him, I give my word," said Fergus, "there is not in Erin nor in Alba a warrior the like of Conchobar."