St.Benignus, who is known to be the author of other works,[156] probably acted as his amanuensis.
The subject-matter of the portions of the Seanchus Mor which have been translated, is the law of distress.

Two points are noticeable in this: First, the careful and accurate administration of justice which is indicated by the details of these legal enactments; second, the custom therein sanctioned of the creditor fasting upon the debtor, a custom which still exists in Hindostan.

Hence, in some cases, the creditor fasts on the debtor until he is compelled to pay his debt, lest his creditor should die at the door; in other cases, the creditor not only fasts himself, but also compels his debtor to fast, by stopping his supplies.

Elphinstone describes this as used even against princes, and especially by troops to procure payment of arrears.[157] One of the most noticeable peculiarities of the Brehon law is the compensation for murder, called _eric_.

This, however, was common to other nations.