and now , succeeding the flute music , sounded the music of a stringed instrument exceedingly sweet . finn pressed the cruel spear - head closer to his forehead , and saw every torch fall , save one which wavered as if held by a drunken man , and beneath it a giant figure that reeled and tottered and strove in vain to keep its feet . it was conn the hundred - fighter . as he fell there was a roar as of many waters ; it was the ocean mourning for the high king 's fall . finn passed through the fallen men and stood alone on the dark hill - side . he heard the feet of the enchanter splashing through the boyne , and saw his huge form ascending the slopes of tara . when the enchanter saw that all was silent and dark there he laughed and from his mouth blew a red fire - ball at the teck - midcuarta , which he was accustomed first to set in flames .
one the dark hill - side .
where did finn stand alone ?
where did finn stand alone ?