Tassac remained after him,
The time he gave the communion to him,
He predicted that Patrick would not return
The sayings of Tassach were not false.
XXVIII.
Subside does the end of the night,
Whereupon they had great light,
Till the year's end continued the lights,
This was the protracted day.
XXIX.
The battle fought in Bethoron,
Against the people of Canaan by Nun's son
The sun sat over Gabaon,
It is what scripture records to us.
XXX.
As then stood for Joshua,
The sun for the death of the ill-inclined
Why not trebly greater be this
Light on the death of his saint.
XXXI.
The clergy of Eire they proceeded
To wake Patrick, from every side
The sound of the musical instrument buried
All asleep upon the spot.
XXXII.