Old irish poem. Three head of cattle.

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Three head of cattle.

Cathbad is my name.

Magic is my game.

For three head of cattle.

We will not haggle.

A spell for glory in battle.

As you die and follow thy father.

So your sons shall follow in thy honour.

As thee fills my purse.

Thank me for your service.

For three head of cattle.

We will not haggle.

A spell for glory in battle.*

*Author Ukko.  Translated from primitive irish ogham into old irish by Luccreth Moccu Chiarra 665ad.

Translated into modern Irish and English by W.B. Yeats 1896ad.

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