[A Thane of Wessex by Charles W. Whistler]@TWC D-Link bookA Thane of Wessex CHAPTER III 19/19
But at last he bade me kneel, and I knelt, who had thought in my pride never to humble myself before mortal man again, till one dealt me my death blow and I needs must fall before him. So he blessed me and departed, bidding me remember that at sunrise and midday and sunset, Leofwine, the priest, and Turkil, the child, should remember me in their prayers.
And, for he was very thoughtful, he told me that he would take such order with the collier that he would ask nought from me, nor must I offer him anything, save thanks.
And he spoke to him in going. I watched him go till I could see him no more, and then, calling my host, supped with him, and slept peacefully till the first morning light..
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