W. 3679.Ferdiad:

"Should we then unfought depart,

Brothers though we are, bold Hound,

Ill would be my word and fame

With Ailill and Cruachan's Medb!"

Cuchulain:

"Food has not yet passed his lips,

Nay nor has he yet been born,

Son of king or blameless queen,

For whom I would work thee harm!"