"What thou askest is too much,

After slaughtering our fair troops,

That we keep but steeds and gauds,

All because of one sole man!"

Cuchulain:

"Eocho's daughter, fair, of Fal,

I'm not good at wars of words;

Though a warrior—[b] fair the cheer—[b]

Counsel mine is little worth!"

Medb: