Chapter 4
But Finnian was not one who remained long in bewilderment. He
thought on the might of God and he became that might, and was
tranquil.
He was one who loved God and Ireland, and to the person who
could instruct him in these great themes he gave all the interest
of his mind and the sympathy of his heart.
"It is a wonder you tell me, my beloved," he said. "And now you
must tell me more."
"What must I tell?" asked Tuan resignedly.
"Tell me of the beginning of time in Ireland, and of the bearing
of Partholon, the son of Noah's son."
"I have almost forgotten him," said Tuan. "A greatly bearded,
greatly shouldered man he was. A man of sweet deeds and sweet
ways."
"Continue, my love," said Finnian.
"He came to Ireland in a ship. Twenty-four men and twenty-four
women came
