The Courtship of Ferb
"If we wisely plan our foray
In what numbers should we go?"
"Three times fifty bold Fomorians—
Trust my words—to match the foe."
"Conor, rich in wars, thy valour
Triumph from the foe shall bear;
Mine the task to tell the story,
Hear me, king of Eman fair!"
Conor woke, and swift arising
From his couch, he waked his queen;
All the wondrous tale he told her
In the trusty vision seen.
Up and spoke the gracious Mugain, 15
Conor's noble, prudent wife,
"Far too much with Connaught's kingdom
We in Ulster have of strife."
Answered her the glorious Conor,
He who war with skill can guide,
"Connaught brings the battle to us
If we in our house abide!"
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