40. The saints of Ireland were envious of Ciaran for his excellence,
and they put their trust in the King of Heaven that his life might be
shortened. So great was their envy against him that even his comrade
Colum Cille said, "Blessed be God," said he, "Who hath taken Saint
Ciaran. For had he lived to old age, there would not have been the
place of two chariot-horses found in Ireland that would not have been
his."