[44] See note [42] supra.

[45] Iaronn.—Unknown.

[46] Geisechtachs.—"Screamers;"—perhaps Peacocks. But is it likely that the Peacock and the Pheasant (vide supra) were imported from the East so early?

[47] Bruacharan.—Unknown.

[48] Naescan.—The Snipe may be meant.

[49] The term Spireog is still used in the locality referred to, and signifies the Sparrowhawk. It has, however, somewhat of a Saxon sound.

[50] Sgreachóg.—Conjecturally, Screech-owl; or Jay.

[51] Geilt Glinne.—See note [28] on p. 58.

[52] The Onchu has been mentioned before. See note [39] on p. 59. There were several kindred Felidæ in the Pliocene period. May the word refer to two of these bearing the same name, but the one distinguished by the term fleet?

[53] "Pigs" again! This is the fourth time. "Wild Hogs, wild Boars, Pigs, and yet Pigs." From the prominence thus given to the grunting race in the ransom, one is tempted to conclude that "'Twas the Pig that paid the rint," then, as now!