This alliance will render Mercia, in truth, subject to our principalities, since the stronger must quell the weaker.

It doth more.

Algar himself has married into the royalty of Wales [112].

Thou wilt win all those fierce tribes to thy side.

Their forces will gain thee the marches, now held so feebly under Rolf the Norman, and in case of brief reverse, or sharp danger, their mountains will give refuge from all foes.