l. 2229. Earl Richard at this time At Pembroke found the rich king. * * * * The noble earl saluted him In the name of the Son of the King of Majesty, And the King graciously Made answer to Earl Richard. The King thereupon replied "May God almighty bless you." * * * * l. 2495. As soon as the King came to the sea At Pembrokeshire, in order to cross over, Lo! then at the harbour Twelve traitors from Wexford Came to land in a boat * * * * "Hold it not, lord, as folly," Thus spake the traitors unto him, "If we shall say to you--be it known to you all-- Why we have come to you. We have taken yon rebellious vassal, Robert Fitzstephen is his name, * * * * In a strong prison we have placed him; To thee we shall give him up, noble King, Who art lord of the English, And do you, noble renowned King, Do your pleasure in this matter." The King replied to them "On this condition be ye welcome, That ye hand over this man to me, And then ye will see what I shall do with him." _Henry II.'s Invasion of Ireland, 1171-2._ l. 2579. Hear, my lords, concerning King Henry, Who was the son of the empress, How he resolved to cross the sea And to conquer Ireland Entirely through the recommendation Of the noble earl, according to the people. King Henry then crossed over To Ireland with his ships. The King then brought with him Four hundred armed knights. King Henry when he took ship Put to sea at the Cross: At Pembrokeshire at this time The rich King put to sea. With him the noble earl crossed over, According to the statement of the old people. At Waterford the noble King Landed with four thousand English, On All Hallows' Day, of a truth, If the geste does not deceive us; Before the feast of St. Martin The King at length came to Ireland. With the King there crossed over Vassals of good kindred. * * * * l. 2614. The earl of his own free will Surrendered the city to the King: To the King he surrendered Waterford Of his own free will and agreement. Homage for Leinster He did to the King of England. * * * *