Editorial note — Abridged from The Dublin University Magazine. The Invasions Of Ireland By The Danes.

[Footnote 292: Venomous and poisonous in the bardic lays were mere epithets applied to weapons from their aptitude to inflict mortal wounds.]

[Footnote 293: It is somewhat strange that the chronicler has not afforded even the luirech (the leathern jack with its iron or bronze scales) to his heroes. These loricas are frequently mentioned in the old lays.]