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Canute avoided it, but his horse fell beneath it; the spine severed near the neck. He was dragged up instantly by his armour bearer, who attended upon him, as Alfgar upon Edmund, and before the attack could be renewed a living torrent separated the combatants. The victory was won; the Danes were in full flight. O joy for England! the day of her captivity was turned; henceforward she might hope.
But my dear nephew Bertric, Saint Bertric we must assuredly call him, oh how it will lighten the grief of his parents and sister to know how gloriously he died for Christ! One could envy him his crown. And then how delighted Ethelgiva will be to learn not only that Alfgar is alive, but to hear how true and brave he has been.
"Fallen upon the innocent." "Leave it to God," said I. "I will try; let us go to my people." And we arose and took the path through the woods, sorrowing for the news we must carry, and still uncertain about the fate of Alfgar.
The conquering Cerdic died four years after, and his son Cynric gave the island to his nephews, Stuf and Wihtgar. The latter died in 544, and was buried in the spot he and his had reddened with blood, within the Roman ramparts of Carisbrooke. It was a few days after the arrival of the Danes at their quarters, and Alfgar stood on the rampart at the close of a November day; it was St.
When supper was ended at the hall last night, my brother bade his wife and children seek their bower, and Alfgar went with them; then he addressed his people with that confidence and affection he not only shows in his outward speech, but really feels in his heart. "Are all the folk present within the gates?" he asked.
The sides of the ships were also gay with bright colours, and as the warriors embarked and hung up their bright shields, grander sight was never seen. But chiefly Alfgar admired the ship of Sweyn, called the "Great Dragon." It was in the form of an enormous serpent; the sharp head formed the prow, with hissing tongue protruding forth, and the long tail tapered over the poop.
"You are not a Dane, Alfgar; you are a Christian; no one thinks of you as one." Shortly Elfwyn returned from the priory, and received the messenger.
Alas! such deeds will call down God's vengeance upon us. Nativity of St. The Etheling went with Alfgar to Malmesbury a few days ago. We now hear that he has released Sigeferth's widow, and that he has married her. We know not what to think of the step. It is a bold defiance of his father's cruel policy.
Similarly prepared, Edmund, with Alfgar and young Hermann by his side, waited at the window commanding the gateway, when the Lady Bertha came up to them. "Has not Father Cuthbert returned?" "Returned?" "Yes, he went to the church to bring in the sacred vessels and vestments." Alfgar rose instantly. "I will go and seek him," he cried.
Under what name does Edmund travel, and what disguise, and does he purpose to trust himself in the Danish camp again? Where is he at present residing? he has disappeared from the palace." "Monster!" said Alfgar, "you tempt like Satan. Away, and leave me to my fate." "You will think better of it by and by when confinement upon bread and water has tamed you.
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