V.

For Fergus O'Farrell was true to his sire-land,

And the dark hand of tyranny drove him from Ireland;

He joins the Brigade, in the wars far away,

But he vows he'll come back to the Flower of Finae.

VI.

He fought at Cremona—she hears of his story;

He fought at Cassano—she's proud of his glory.

Yet sadly she sings Siúbhail a rúin[80] ] all the day,

"Oh! come, come, my darling, come home to Finae."