in the Courtship of Ferb
Maev.
If Mani More is slain
it will lead to the perishing of troops,
to the defeat of hosts.
Heroes shall rise in bravery
in Cruachan as well as in Emain.
The Bade.
Raise thyself and avenge thy son,
assemble the province of Connaught.
Thou shalt cruelly cut asunder troops
when thou awakest, O Maev !
VII
O boy, your couch is red
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Evil the sign with which you came from your house.
A token will it be of tears for your kindred.
Many are they to whom you brought evil
in the night, there you were on your couch.
O son of Maev (lady ruler) of her tribe!
O lofty twig of high honour!
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