Today I can seem to hear it as if it had thundered in our ears, for I know what it was and what it meant.

Yet at the time there was no reason to think aught of it.
Then Ethelbert asked us somewhat which seemed strange.
"Have any of you noted aught in the look or way of King Offa which would make you think that he has not long to live ?" With one accord we said that we certainly had not done so, and that in some surprise.

Sighard asked plainly what had put such a thought into his head.
"I will tell you," said Ethelbert in a low voice.

"Between ourselves, here it is of no use to pretend that one does not know the name for ambition which Quendritha the queen has.

Tell me what you make of this.