It has already been said that before long Galsuinthe was found strangled in her bed, and that Chilperic espoused Fredegonde.

An undying hatred from that time arose between her and Brunehaut, who had to avenge her sister.

A war, incessantly renewed, between the kings of Austrasia and Neustria followed.

Sigebert succeeded in beating Chilperic, but, in 575, in the midst of his victory, he was suddenly assassinated in his tent by two emissaries of Fredegonde.

His army disbanded; and his widow, Brunehaut, fell into the hands of Chilperic.