He said that in twelve months more he would come again to this house
And ask his debt again. Twelve months are up to-day.
Conall
He would have followed after if we had run away.
Laegaire
Will he tell every mother’s son that we have broken our word?
Cuchulain
Whether he does or does not we’ll drive him out with the sword,
And take his life in the bargain if he but dare to scoff.