Naois

When the men neared them, Deirdre remembered the language of the huntsman, and she said to herself that these were the three sons of Uisnech, and that this was Naois, he having what was above the bend of the two shoulders above the men of Erin all.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

Naois and Deirdre met, and Deirdre kissed Naois three times, and a kiss each to his brothers.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

"No! yonder is a woman's cry of distress," said Naois, and he swore he would not go further until he saw from whom the cry came, and Naois turned back.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

Ferchar Mac Ro and his three sons went on their journey, and reached the tower where Naois was dwelling by the side of Loch Etive.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

And Naois is head and shoulders over the rest of the people of

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

Naois thought he never saw a fairer creature, and Naois gave

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

"Come you, Arden, and sit on my right shoulder," said Naois.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

"Yes, but I will myself go out and stop the pursuit," said Naois.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

If they be, I will take her out with edge of blade and point of sword, and if not, let Naois, son of

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885

Arden had heard of the woman that Connachar, King of Ulster, had with him, and they thought that, if Naois, their brother, saw her, he would have her himself, more especially as she was not married to the King.

Celtic Fairy Tales Joseph Jacobs 1885