At sunrise he left his bed of dried sea-weed , which had floated up with the tide , and with a grateful heart bade farewell to Doran-donn . ` Because you trusted me and took what I had to offer , you have made me your friend , Covan , ' said Doran-donn . ` And if you should be in danger , and need help from one who can swim a river or dive beneath a wave , call to me and I will come to you . ' Then he plunged into the stream , and was seen no more . The cows were standing ready in the place where Covan had left them , and they journeyed on all that day , till , when night fell , they reached the cottage . Joyful indeed was the old man as the cows went into their stables , and he beheld the rich milk that flowed into the pail of the golden-haired maiden with the silver comb . ` You have done well indeed , ' he said to Covan son of Gorla . ` And now , what would you have as a reward ? ' ' I want nothing for myself , ' answered Covan the Brown-haired ; ` but I ask you to give me back my brothers and my sister who have been lost to us for three years past . You are wise and know the lore of fairies and of witches ; tell me where I can find them , and what I must do to bring them to life again . ' The old man looked grave at the words of Covan . ` Yes , truly I know where they are , ' answered he , ` and I say not that they may not be brought to life again . But the perils are great -- too great for you to overcome . ' ` Tell me what they are , ' said Covan again , ` and I shall know better if I may overcome them . ' ` Listen , then , and judge . In the mountain yonder there dwells a roe , white of foot , with horns that branch like the antlers of a deer . On the lake that leads to the land of the Sun floats a duck whose body is green and whose neck is of gold . In the pool of Corri-Bui swims a salmon with a skin that shines like silver , and whose gills are red -- bring them all to me , and then you shall know where dwell your brothers and your sister ! ' ` To-morrow at cock-crow I will begone ! ' answered Covan .
The way to the mountain lay straight before him , and when he had climbed high he caught sight of the roe with the white feet and the spotted sides , XXXXX the peak in front .
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