Make the hermits come also, if you can--but they will not." Then he spoke to the fishers and told them that they had to do this, at the same time bidding some get provender and be ready to go with him instantly.

That pleased them well enough, and a dozen ran to the huts to find what was needed.

I heard the women scolding them.
"Farewell, friends," he said, coming alongside again, and taking our hands with a great grip.

"I left Ireland to find adventure, and, faith, I have not been disappointed.

Now, the sooner I am away the sooner I will be back." "Good luck to you," we cried; and he shouted for his ragged men, and was away up the glen.
Behind the little straggling crowd the women came out and wept and howled as if not one would be back again.