_Of the Holy Man named Hercus._
But a certain man named Hercus, the son of Degha, who had heard many
things of Saint Patrick, rose up in the sight of all, and did him
honor. Therefore the prelate blessed him, and promised eternal life
unto him; and he, believing in God, received the grace of baptism, and,
leading his life renowned for virtues and for miracles, after a while
he was made a bishop, and died in the city of Slane.