Finally, day seven had come and not a moment too soon for the remaining Ulaidh clan, who battered and bruised, packs up and departs in the early hours, making a quick escape for the mainland. Everyone will gather towards a small peak one hour’s walk from the cliffs, where the burial will take place. Many of the visiting clans will make a departure home once the rituals are completed. Formalities between Ulaidh and Mumhan have never been more important today, especially after the chronicles of the previous night. No one wanted to look disrespectful in front of each other. Yet, as the two sides come together at noon, this respectful behaviour is tetchy at best. Even the slightest twitch from either side causes a flinch in the other. Bitter resentment plagues the heads of every clan present;
