And that the swords are drinking up the flame.

[The door is opened by the third WOMAN, and a YOUNG MAN with a drawn sword enters.

YOUNG MAN.

I am of Aoife’s army.

[The KINGS rush towards him. CUCHULAIN throws himself between.

CUCHULAIN.

Put up your swords.

He is but one. Aoife is far away.

YOUNG MAN.

I have come alone into the midst of you