For an answer his men gave a cheer for the Knight of Valor. Then Dermot picked out thirty men for the false king.
“You shall have what you gave your brother,” he said. “Now, get up and lead your men to the castle you set apart for him. That shall be your kingdom.”
Then the Knight of Valor led his new friend into the castle. They were served by the happy people, happy in the return of their own kind ruler. A joyous celebration was held in Dermot’s honor, but that hero cut it short by saying:
“Now that I have helped you, you can show your gratitude by giving me some assistance. I would find the giant with the bony horse who took away fifteen of the Fenians. Also, I would get back to Finn with what information you can give me.”
“I suppose you mean the man who calls himself the Worthless Servant?” asked the Knight of Valor.
Dermot nodded his head.
“Then I can help you. That man was no giant, but a friend of mine, who took that shape to get some of the Fenians to come over and help him. He is about to be attacked by Donn, High King of the World, and needs all the help he can command. Tomorrow you and I shall go at the head of my army to give him assistance. You will find Finn and your companions already there. You see, we worked together. Keen-Sight and Quick-Builder are our men, whom we sent to bring you here. Tomorrow you shall see them all.”
III.
Finn and his companions had waited but a short time after Dermot had disappeared over the cliff. The lad, Keen-Sight, had kept quiet until Dermot was out of sight. Then he turned to the Fenians and said:
“Though the horse and men went in here, I think I can find you a harbor which will lead us to the same place.”