[Circuit], a journey around.

[Fissure], a split or chasm.

[Solemn], awful, serious, grave.

[Response], answer, reply.

[XVI.—Page 80].

Deeming, believing, thinking.

[Onslaught], a fierce attack.

[Mannanan Mac Lir], the Pagan Irish sea-god.

[XVII.—Page 84].

[Billows of war], the tide or onward press of battle.