He tried to kill me, and he would have done it
If I had been so near as I am now.
And now that you are mine, he has planned to take you.
Should I be less than Conchubar, being a man?
[Dark-faced MESSENGER comes into the house, unnoticed.
MESSENGER.
Supper is on the table; Conchubar
Is waiting for his guests.
FERGUS.
All’s well, again!