Conor Explains the Matter
After three days Ailill of Connaught asked their business, and King Conor related to him everything as it had occurred—the feast, the dispute for the Champion’s Portion, the women’s quarrel, and the decision to be judged by King Ailill. This angered Ailill, who was a peaceable man.
“It was no friend of mine who referred you to me, for I shall surely incur the hatred of two heroes,” quoth he.
“You are the best judge of all,” replied King Conor.
“Then I must have time—three days and nights—to decide,” said Ailill.
“We can spare our heroes so long,” quoth Conor, and therewith the Ulster men returned to Armagh, leaving the three claimants to the Championship at Cruachan.