"Maybe there is a song somewhere which has the answers." "I know it not," said she.
"Not yet," said I.
She looked up at me quickly as if she doubted my meaning.

But I looked out seaward and asked: "Where in Ireland is your home, maiden?
Is it near Ludar's castle on the sea ?" "Hard by," said she.

"The McDonnells and O'Neills are neighbours and foes." And her brow clouded.

"My father, Humphrey, is the bravest of the O'Neills as Ludar's father is the bravest of the McDonnells." "And does your father hold Dunluce ?" asked I.
"I know not," said she.

"I have never seen my father, Turlogh Luinech O'Neill, though I love him as my life.