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It was a deed worthy the childhood of one who was in time to become a famous warrior. The fugitives reached Lombardy, where Tafo was hospitably received by the king, and succeeded his father as Grand Duke of Friuli. Grimoald was adopted by Arigil, Duke of Benevento, in whose court he grew to manhood, and in whose service his courage and military ability were quickly shown.
There were wars between Benevento and the Greeks of southern Italy, and in these the young soldier so greatly distinguished himself that on the death of Arigil he succeeded him as Duke of Benevento. Meanwhile, troubles arose in Lombardy. Tafo had been falsely accused, by an enemy of the queen, of criminal relations with her, and was put to death by the king.
A struggle ensued between the rival brothers, in the course of which Grimoald was brought into the dispute. The events here briefly described had taken place while Grimoald was engaged in the Greek wars of his patron, Duke Arigil.
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