Then the Sons of Turenn whispered among themselves. "It is to us that Lugh is speaking," said Iuchar and Iucharba, "let us confess and have the eric assessed upon us, for he has got knowledge of our deed."
"Nay," said Brian, "but he may be seeking for an open confession, and then perchance he would not accept an eric."
But the two brethren said to Brian, "Do thou confess because thou art the eldest, or if thou do not, then we shall."
So Brian, son of Turenn, rose up and said to Lugh: "It is to us thou hast spoken, Lugh, since thou knowest there is enmity of old time between our houses; and if thou wilt have it that we have slain thy father, then declare our eric and we shall pay it."
"I will take an eric from you," said Lugh, "and if it seem too great, I will remit a portion of it."
"Declare it, then," said the Sons of Turenn.
"This it is," said Lugh.
"Three apples.
"The skin of a pig.
"A spear.