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128. Because I have killed men without your bidding; And have rewarded others at my own pleasure, Because of half a score of trifling things You’d lay this oath upon me, and now—and now; You add another pebble to the heap, And I must be your man, well-nigh your bondsman, Because a youngster out of Aoife’s country Has found the shore ill-guarded.

. He came to land While you were somewhere out of sight and hearing, Hunting or dancing with your wild companions.

. He can be driven out. I’ll not be bound. I'll dance or hunt, or quarrel or make love, Wherever and whenever I’ve a mind to. If time had not put water in your blood, You never would have thought it.

. I would leave A strong and settled country to my children.

. And I must be obedient in all things; Give up my will to yours; go where you please; Come when you call; sit at the council-board