But it was said that because the Fairy Folk were watched as they made that noble causeway, there came a breach in it at one place which none could ever rightly mend.
When all their works were accomplished, Midir came again to Eochy, and this time he bore a dark and fierce countenance and was high girt as for war. And the King welcomed him, and Midir said, "Thou hast treated me hardly and put slavish tasks upon me. All that seemed good to thee have I done, but now I am moved with anger against thee."
"I return not anger for anger," said Eochy; "say what satisfaction I can make thee."
"Let us once more play at chess," said Midir.
"Good," said Eochy, "and what stake wilt thou have now?"
"The stake to be whatever the winner shall demand," said Midir.
Then they played for the fourth time and Eochy lost.
"Thou hast won the game," said he.
"I had won long ago had I chosen," said Midir.
"What dost thou demand of me?" said Eochy.