So it was
enjoined on the men of Erin by her famous son. Chariot races are
run there on that smooth plain. The glittering points on either
side of it are the racing pillars of burnished brass, the
starting-post, and that which the charioteers graze with the
glowing axle. Many a noble chariot has been broken, and many a
gallant youth slain at the further of those twain. It was there
that Concobar raced his steeds against the woman with child,
concerning which things there are rumours and prophesyings."
So Cuculain questioned Laeg concerning the cities of Meath, and
concerning the noble raths and duns where the kings and lords and
chief men of Meath dwelt prosperously, rejoicing in their great
wealth. Cuculain said, "None of these kings and lords and chief
men whom thou hast enumerated have at any time injured my nation,
and there is not one upon whom I might rightly take vengeance. But
I see one other splendid dun, and of this thou hast said no word,
though thrice I have questioned thee concerning it."
Laeg grew pale at these words, and he said,
"What dun is that, my master?"
Cuculain said, "O fox that thou art, right well thou knowest.
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