` May success go with you , for you took what I had to give and did not mock me . So , when danger is your companion , wish for me , and I will not fail you . ' At these words the Dog of Maol-mor disappeared into the forest , and Covan went to seek his cows , which were standing in the hollow where the darkness had come upon them . At the sight of Covan the Brown-haired they walked onwards , Covan following ever behind them , and looking neither to the right nor to the left . All that day they walked , and when night fell they were in a barren plain , with only rocks for shelter . ` We must rest here as best we can , ' spoke Covan to the cows . And they bowed their heads and lay down in the place where they stood . Then came the black raven of Corri-nan-creag , whose eyes never closed , and whose wings never tired ; and he fluttered before the face of Covan and told him that he knew of a cranny in the rock where there was food in plenty , and soft moss for a bed . ` Go with me thither , ' he said to Covan , ` and you shall lay aside three-thirds of your weariness , and depart in the morning refreshed , ' and Covan listened thankfully to his words , and at dawn he rose up to seek his cows . ` Farewell ! ' cried the black raven . ` You trusted me , and took all I had to offer in return for the food you once gave me . So if in time to come you need a friend , wish for me , and I will not fail you . ' As before , the cows were standing in the spot where he had left them , ready to set out . All that day they walked , on and on , and on , Covan son of Gorla walking behind them , till night fell while they were on the banks of a river . ` We can go no further , ' spake Covan to the cows . And they began to eat the grass by the side of the stream , while Covan listened to them and longed for some supper also , for they had travelled far , and his limbs were weak under him . Then there was a swish of water at his feet , and out peeped the head of the famous otter Doran-donn of the stream . ` Trust to me and I will find you warmth and shelter , ' said Doran-donn ; ` and for food fish in plenty . ' And Covan went with him thankfully , and ate and rested , and laid aside three-thirds of his weariness .
At sunrise he XXXXX his bed of dried sea-weed , which had floated up with the tide , and with a grateful heart bade farewell to Doran-donn .
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