Séadna doesn't know why the Devil didn't come - but feels he won't now, since the time is so far past.
How can he change his story with Máire?
The king's (real) men come for him and he goes with them to see the king.
The story gets interrupted. It's late, Síle fell asleep. Peig's mother comes. Apparently they were up all night with the story. Surprise! We don't know what happens with Máire Ghearra!