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 CAP. IX.

The arrivall of the Spaniards, then called Jberians, into Ireland.

the yeare of the World 2436. after the universall floud 780. while the children of Israeli served in Ægypt, Gathelus the sonne of Neale, a great Lord in Greece, was upon disfavour exiled the Country with a number of his faction, adherents, and friends. The young Greeke being very wise, valiant and well spoken, got honourable entertainement with Pharao surnamed Amænophis king of Ægypt, and in short space reached to such a credit that he espoused the Kings base Daughter Scota, whereof the Scotts are thought to be named. This match bred to the King some tumult, and to the young Gentle-man much envy, wherefore assoone as the foresaid Amænophis was drowned in the Red Sea, the Princes of Ægypt so vexed Gathelus and his wife, that they were faine to buske them, withall their traine into Europe, and came first to Lusitania, where diverse of his people tyred with travaile, would needs abide, he builded there the city of Brigantia, called afterwards Novium,