sentences:  In the narrative, the twelve apostles of Ireland are gathered together for a feast in the house of St Finian, a magical flower appears in their midst.It is decided that a voyage to the flower's homeland is to be undertaken by one of them, the choice of person then being determined by casting lots.When, however, the lot falls on the old Brendan of Birr, his younger namesake Brendan moccu Altae goes in his stead.