The Courtship of Ferb
"Who shall drive the Dun? speak truly
Who prepares the deadly war?"
"Alill on the plains of Connaught
Draws all Ireland near and far."
"Nay," said Conor, lord of armies,
"Evil path is here foretold;
Is none other battle fated,
Whitest dame, with locks of gold?"
"Fear no lie, a deed is ready.
Food to cheer thy waiting days,
Alill's son approaches boldly,
Mani More, whom heroes praise."
"Ferb, the child of Gerg, awaits him, 10
For the wedding is he come,
Three times fifty warriors round him,
This their number—true the sum."
"Nine hours after noon this evening
They the wedding feast prepare,
In Glenn Geirg they wait assembled,
Hear me, king of Eman fair!"
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