I mind me of Edmund, the martyred king, whom Ingvar, our great chief, slew, and of Humbert the bishop, and many more lesser folk.

Tell me truly how much you have thought of the Asir in these last years ?" But none answered.

It was with them as with me: the Asir were not of England.
"One thing," said Guthrum, "has gone against our taking up the English faith--we have thought the words of peace have made men cowardly.

Now we know that is not so.

Here is one who withstood Hubba, and round the walls watch Christian men who have beaten us sturdily." Then he stayed his words for a little, and his voice sank, and he looked round and added: "Moreover, the words of the new faith are good.