[Omen], a sign of what is to come.

[III.—Page 8].

[Perpetual], lasting always.

[Allure], to entice, coax, or persuade.

[Book of the Dun Cow]: see page [118].

[Conn the Hundred-fighter], or, as he is often called, Conn of the Hundred Battles, was King of Ireland from A.D. 177 to 212.

[Crystal], a sort of transparent mineral: glass, or anything like glass.

[Marvelled], wondered.

[Chant], a slow, sweet song.

[Azure], a bright blue.