MacCarthy.—Four Masters, vol. iii. p. 389.
Ulster.—The Annals of Innisfallen say he obtained this title in 1264, after his marriage with Maud, daughter of Hugh de Lacy the younger.
Ladies.—"Tantz bele dames ne vi en fossée,
Mult fu cil en bon sire née,
Re purreit choisir à sa volonté."
Clergy.—"E les prestres, quant on chanté,
Si vont ovrir au fossé,
E travellent mut durement,
Plus qe ne funt autre gent."