Séadna wakes up in his bed not knowing how he got there. He thought he was still on the hill with the barefoot woman. He's just skin and bones. He's been laid up for a month!
The same woman that took care of Diarmaid was taking care of him. He had been out of his mind. He feels like he's only been asleep for 3 hours.
Diarmaid comes to see him. Micil and Máire Ghearra have been there every day helping care for him. Séadna hadn't spoken for the whole time.
People are amazed that he lived - and more amazed at how quickly he recovers. they wonder what he will do - there's no telling with Séadna!