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 sprang two yew trees that spread until their branches embraced on high. Conachoor prospered no more. Cathbad cursed the Palace of the Red Branch. Fergus went over to the king's enemies. The heroes were scattered. Navan dwindled and became desolate, except in the songs of the poets who sang of Deirdre; and the grass covered it.