In the meanwhile, Meav's three brothers had rebelled against their father; and though his arms were victorious, the victory did not secure peace.

The men of Connacht revolted against him, and to retain their allegiance he made his daughter Queen of Connacht, and gave her in marriage to Ailill, a powerful chief of that province.

This prince, however, died soon after; and Meav, determined for once, at least, to choose a husband for herself, made a royal progress to Leinster, where Ross Ruadb held his court at Naas.

She selected the younger son of this monarch, who bore the same name as her former husband, and they lived together happily as queen and king consort for many years.

On one occasion, however, a dispute arose about their respective treasures, and this dispute led to a comparison of their property.