Note 46 — Chapter V · HOBGOBLINS.
Reading edition
The excessive use of wine by the West Highland chiefs is borne witness to by the distich:
“Neil, son of Rory, fast travelling, Who gave wine to his horses, That they might avoid the meadow waters.” [Nial Mac Ruaraidh ’n astair Bheireadh fiòn da chuid eachaibh Air son bùrn an lòn a sheachnadh.]