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[a]

The Eg. 1782 version of this poem differs in several details from LL.

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That is, Cu Chulain, 'the Hound of Culann.'

[1-1]

Tranlating from LU. 65, Stowe and Add.

[c]

The Gae Bulga, 'barbed spear,' which only Cuchulain could wield.

[2-2]

Translating from LU. 72, Add. and Stowe; 'from the left,' as a sign of enmity.