| 单词 | thane |
| 例句 | Of the richest of kings made sick of soul by the scattered bones of thanes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Why does the bread-thief die and the murdering thane escape by a sleight by the costliest of advocates ? Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Hrothgar went back to his high, carved chair, relinquishing the bowl to the noblest of his thanes, and sat like an old man listening inside his mind to the voices of his childhood. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z For all the dragon’s talk, I had no intention of terrifying Hrothgar’s thanes for nothing. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Whether or not they believed his wild tale of superhuman strength, no thane in the hall would attack him again and risk the slash of that mild, coolly murderous tongue. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z She tells of a giant across the sea who has the strength of thirty thanes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z I was afraid of them from habit, and as the four or five drunkest of the thanes came toward me, shaking their weapons and shouting at me, my idiotic fear of them mounted. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z The thanes in the meadhall blow out the lights and cover the wide stone fireplace with shields. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He was taller than the others; he stood out among his fellow thanes like a horse in a herd of cows. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Someone yelled, “Remember this hour, ye thanes of Hrothgar, the boasts you made as the meadbowl passed! Remember our good king’s gift of rings and pay him with all your might for his many kindnesses!” Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z “Rewards to people who fit the System best, you know. King’s immediate thanes, the thanes’ top servants, and so on till you come to the people who don’t fit at all. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z So I might set aside Hrothgar’s whole kingdom and all his thanes if I did not, for sweet desire’s sake, set limits to desire. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Then—as a crowning absurdity, my salvation that moment—came the man the thanes called Unferth. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Except for his thanes’ occasional stories of seeing my footprints, he’d probably forgotten by then that I existed. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z When someone speaks to him, he answers politely and gently, his mind far away—on murdered thanes, abandoned hopes. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z He knew that his thanes couldn’t handle me alone, and he was too old and tired to be much impressed—however useful it might be to his kingdom—by their fathead ideas of honor. Grendel 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z Not only him, by any means: the ensemble of thanes and wives, hired killers and servants, witches and children is pretty much flawless. ‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ Review: The Thane, Insane, Slays Mainly in Dunsinane 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z As the thane who would be king, Mr. Branagh is forever scanning the shadows, eyes alternately narrowed and preternaturally wide, for evidence of things seeable and otherwise. Critic’s Notebook: Something Wicked This Way Runs 2013-07-08T21:17:36Z The deed is a stark betrayal of both Macbeth’s obligations as a host and as a thane to the Scottish crown. Last Supper: The Real-Life Massacre that Inspired the Game of Thrones ‘Red Wedding’ 2013-06-04T15:24:37Z Part of a project dedicated to bringing Shakespeare to underserved audiences, this sped-up and slimmed-down tragedy toured prisons, shelters and community centers before bundling its witches and thanes back to Lafayette Street. Review: ‘Macbeth,’ Accelerated, at Public Theater 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z It also appears frankly insane for Macbeth to produce Duncan's bloodied corpse for the thanes to inspect. Macbeth 2010-04-30T20:35:00Z And what do an ambitious thane and his poisonous lady wear to murder and go mad in? The Week Ahead: April 3 ? 9 2011-04-02T03:12:49Z It was settled 1,000 years ago, give or take, when the king gave land to one of his thanes, Earl Aelfheah. London, South of the River (Before ‘Brexit’) 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z When we say that something in our contemporary politics — say, a minor thane with murderous aspiration to absolute power — is Shakespearean, we are essentially saying it has the character of something from the Tudor age. Perspective | Learning an old lesson from the Tudors: Grifters gonna grift 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z On Mr Norris’s cue, he became the thane, hand clutched to his pate in anguish, eyes aglow. The making of a Shakespearean actor 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z The thane before the Conquest occupied nearly the same position socially as the knight after it. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z The Norman Conquest was followed by a general confiscation of estates, and only four or five thanes retained lands which they or their fathers had held in the time of Edward the Confessor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z The hero is a young thane who wins the favor of Earl Harold and becomes one of his retinue. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z The site of the 12th-century castle, one of the strongholds of the Macduffs, thanes or earls of Fife, is occupied by a public school. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z These two sons, Archil and Norman, are included among the King’s thanes in Domesday Book. Old Church Lore 2012-01-31T03:00:14.880Z Witenagemot, wit′e-na-ge-mōt′, n. the supreme council of England in Anglo-Saxon times, composed of the bishops, the ealdormen of shires, and a number of the king's friends and dependents, the king's thanes. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) 2012-01-30T03:00:19.113Z The thanes’ gild at Cambridge afforded help in blood-feuds, and provided for the payment of the wergeld in case a member killed any one. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" 2012-01-11T03:00:20.463Z The thane then came with the money to the apostles. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z The sword was especially the weapon of the horseman, and was not carried by anyone under the rank of thane. Great Inventions and Discoveries 2011-10-01T02:00:30.900Z Thus Odo, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 942-959, was taught “by a certain religious man while a boy in the household of the thane Athelhelm.” Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London 2011-06-30T02:00:33.287Z He was in one of those atavistic rages which should have revealed to him the original type of bare-armed thanes from whom he was descended. Playing With Fire 2011-06-29T02:00:30.590Z Scrambling over moor and bog hither was bad enough, but parleying with quarrelsome thanes and with vulgar braggart churls such as these, I would not endure with a kingdom thrown into the bargain. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Then was a thane, called Ananias, and his wife Sapphira: they said between themselves, that they would incline to the fellowship of the apostles. The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. 2011-12-20T03:00:28.907Z That church was built by Ulf, a mighty thane, in the reign of Canute. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z The weird chamber is still shown in which, as Shakspeare narrates, Duncan, king of Scotland, was murdered by Macbeth, the "thane of Glamis." Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z When we are told that the Norman conquerors imposed their language upon the subject race, we can understand with what difficulty and hesitation the Saxon thanes would attempt to assimilate the foreign tongue. A Cursory History of Swearing But there seldom sat at the thane's table any guest afflicted with a squeamish appetite. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Now the only feature which recurs in Beowulf is the praise of the dead man by the mounted thanes. Beowulf An Introduction to the Study of the Poem with a Discussion of the Stories of Offa and Finn Its members, who were not elected, comprised the �thelings or princes of the blood royal, the bishops and abbots, the ealdormen, the thanes, the sheriffs, &c. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli From his travels and his acquaintance with Greece and its antiquities he was called by Byron "the travelled thane, Athenian Aberdeen". The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide It was a species of Wittenagemote, in which none but the thanes had the right of voting, as among the Saxons in England. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 But the centre table was reserved for guests, and the more favoured retainers of the thane. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z The hero, a young Saxon thane, taken part in all the battles fought by King Alfred. On the Kentucky Frontier A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West The ealdorman and the king were both surrounded by a number of followers called thegnas or thanes, who were bound by close ties to their superior. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli We also know how the poison of ambition worked in the once guiltless soul of the thane after the prophecy of the "Weird Sisters" had commenced its fulfilment. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland It might be composed, perhaps, more strictly according to feudal principles; but the royal thanes had always been consenting parties. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 On the thane's right hand sat his daughter Ethel, who, since the death of her mother many years ago, had become a greatly privileged object of his affection. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Gestumblindi said: Who are the thanes who ride to the meeting, sixteen of them together? Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes We refer to “The travelled thane, Athenian Aberdeen,” the best-abused man, at one time, in her gracious Majesty’s dominions, but without whom, nevertheless, it is questionable whether the Queen’s Government could be carried on. Here and There in London The manners of the Norman nobles were not more odious to the Saxon nobility in England, than were those of the Saxons to the proud thanes and people in Scotland. A Short History of England, Ireland and Scotland In the Anglo-Saxon period we find this court composed of thanes, but not exclusively of royal thanes, who were comparatively few. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 "Hear me, thane," retorted Oswald, repressing with great difficulty the rising choler. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z IF Royal Canute, King of England and Denmark, with his train of servile earls and thanes, could revisit the scene of his famous object-lesson, he would learn a new value in the tide. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war The inference drawn is that each of these places marks the settlement of some pioneer Anglican chieftain, or, as Dr. Oliver puts it, the mansion and estate of some Saxon thane. The Annals of Willenhall If you trace it back to 55 B. C. when the Roman and Saxon conquerors came, there are still words you recognize—thane, serf, Thor, Woden, moors, borough, etc. Through Our Unknown Southwest "The king's writs for homage," says a great authority, "in the Saxon times, were addressed to the bishop, the portreeve or portreeves, to the burgh thanes, and sometimes to the whole people." Old and New London Volume I Worthy thane," replied Waltheof, "we are waiting for Malcolm of Scotland and the young Prince Atheling, for we expect the Saxons of the south will rally to the standard of the Prince. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Therefore the thane who is thinking of glory Binds in his breast his bitterest thoughts. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose The Anglo-Saxon merchant of later and more settled times, raised by his wealth to the dignity of a thane, became a landed man, and a lord over his fellows. The Annals of Willenhall The reader may already have secretly thought that those little tendernesses on the part of ordinary parents hardly enter into consideration in the case of a thane's daughter. Sleep Walking and Moon Walking A Medico-Literary Study Edith, the heroine, is the bride of Harold's soul, and Platonism appears in all its splendor of self-denial and noble sentiments in a Saxon thane and his maiden. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 3 September 1848 Ha, ha!" giggled the old thane gleefully; "thou art a wild slip of a girl; too much wit for honest Beowulf. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z To this the prince of men 10 Bade the bravest of thanes. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose Such, in brief, was the home life of a great thane. The Annals of Willenhall As the old man saw his boys fall one after the other, he shouted with glee and pride, "Another for Sir Hector!" until he himself lay, like a true thane, beside his progeny. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Throughout his train Sudden a movement thrilled: remembrance had Of those around, his warriors and his thanes, That ever on his wisdom waiting hung, Thus he replied discreet: 'Stranger and friend, Thou bear'st good tidings! Legends of the Saxon Saints Whilst the banquet was proceeding, one of the housecarles drew near and whispered to the thane that Saxon runners had arrived with messages from the king which permitted no delay. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z They shot fast and furiously, Men stirred to strife, the stalwart Hebrews, The thanes, at that time, thirsting exceedingly, Fain for the spear-fight. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose Stowe, a name signifying an enclosed or “stockaded” place, was another seat of a great thane; or it might have been the residential portion of the large manor or lordship already alluded to. The Annals of Willenhall Gormack, the weird, a thane of the Pictish race, had his dwelling near the giddy cliffs where the young eagles scream to the roar of the dark waters of the Forth. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI His Queen her jewels brought, Smiling, huge gift in slenderest hands up-piled; His thanes their store; the poor their labour free. Legends of the Saxon Saints He once had a dream, which he deemed remarkable, in which three old women met him and hailed him as thane of Cromarty, thane of Moray, and finally as king. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Steadfast they stood, stirred up by Byrhtnoth; He bade his thanes to think on battle, And fight for fame with the foemen Danes. Old English Poems Translated into the Original Meter Together with Short Selections from Old English Prose Where the missionary settled on the invitation, or under the protection of a thane, or “lord,” that lordship was formed into a parish. The Annals of Willenhall “I will see the fair daughter of the thane,” said the proud king, to whose will even war and the mighty in war did homage. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI At banquet Christian priests Sat with his thanes commingled. Legends of the Saxon Saints A thane was the governor of a province. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden How many jarls and thanes of Danish origin do we find around the kings under all the last governments. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) I am thane of Cawdor— If good, why do I yield to that suggestion, Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair, And make my seated heart knock at my ribs, Against the use of nature? Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical The weird thane came forth to meet him; he bowed his head and made obeisance. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI There dwelt two thanes, The kinsmen of the King, his friends in youth, Of meanest friend unworthy. Legends of the Saxon Saints Macduff, the thane of Fife, who was one of the royal party, decided at last to go to the king’s apartment to see if the king was well. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden At this all the English thanes and lords became discouraged. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Hasten; bring in hither Beowulf and his kindred thanes, and bid them welcome to the Danish folk!” Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race If ever I hear that thy neighbors are again persecuting thee, I will bring a thousand thanes to thy aid; and I know that Higelac will uphold me in this.” Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls As they sat at meat Oswin was mirthful, and at jest and tale His hungry thanes laughed loud. Legends of the Saxon Saints The spirit of Banquo was not quiet like Duncan’s, but haunted him, and twice appeared to him at a great feast that he gave to the thanes. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Here the thanes assembled with their forces, and great was their rejoicing when they beheld Alfred again, for they believed that he had been killed or had fled to France or Italy. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Among all the Danes who were rejoicing over Beowulf’s coming there was one whose heart was sad and his brow gloomy—one thane whom jealousy urged to hate any man more distinguished than himself. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race Follow me, O thanes, and let us see if the gods can defend their own altars.' Stories from English History She too is dead; And half their thanes that chased the stag that day, Like echoes of their own glad bugle-horn, Have passed and are not. Legends of the Saxon Saints They had a sumptuous feast in the evening, attended by all the prelates and thanes. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden The barons and their retainers, lords, thanes, and freemen, enjoyed a certain rude plenty, some of the richer barons enjoying a considerable amount of luxury and splendor. Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles If I shall ever hear o’er the encircling flood That any neighbouring foes threaten thy nation’s fall, As Grendel grim before, swift will I bring to thee Thousands of noble thanes, heroes to help thee. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race In their armour, with swords girt on their sides, the fourteen heroes lay down to rest, but Beowulf laid aside all his arms and gave his sword to a thane to bear away. A Book of Myths The thanes ceased to care much for the music and glee of Heorot. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance The melancholy event was not unwelcome to Macbeth; his spirits rose to a still higher pitch; one thing that the old women had foretold had speedily come to pass,—he was indeed thane of Glamis. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden An eager girl, whose father buys Some ruined thane's forsaken hall, Explores the new domain, and tries Before the rest to view it all. Ionica Thus, Hrothgar, ancient king, all my friends urged me, Warriors and prudent thanes, that I should seek thee, Since they themselves had known my might in battle. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race It came at length to the great hall where “A fair troop of warrior thanes guarding it found he; Heedlessly sleeping, they recked not of sorrow.” A Book of Myths For about twelve years this monster had been in the habit of creeping up to the banqueting-hall of King Hrothgar, seizing upon his thanes, carrying them off, and devouring them. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 They told him that the thane of Cawdor had rebelled, and that the king had bestowed the province upon him. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden From Domesday Book we learn that the Manor of Kensington had belonged to a certain Edward or Edwin, a thane, during the reign of Edward the Confessor. The Kensington District The Fascination of London In spite of all, the monster seized Aschere, one of King Hrothgar’s thanes, and bore him away to the fens, leaving a house of lamentation where men had feasted so joyously a few hours before. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race If I shall ever hear o’er the encircling flood That any neighbouring foes threaten thy nation’s fall, As Grendel grim before, swift will I bring to thee Thousands of noble thanes, heroes to help thee.” A Book of Myths Silken Thomas flung King Henry's sword on council board, the English thanes among, Ye never ceased to battle brave against the English sway, Though axe and brand and treachery your proudest cut away. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry Macbeth and Banquo rode on very much elevated in spirits, when one met them who informed them that the thane of Glamis was dead. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Permit me to suppose that, between the Treasury and Whitehall, the remote descendant of some Saxon thane occupied a small tenement and garden which stood in the very middle of the ample highway. The Causes of the Corruption of the Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels Being the Sequel to The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels The rest darted furiously away, and the thanes were able to drag the carcase of the slain beast on shore, where they surveyed it with wonder. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race Gladly, in her savage jaws, she seized Aschere, the thane who was to Hrothgar most dear, and from the roof she plucked her desired treasure—the arm of Grendel, her son. A Book of Myths The other thanes applauded his words and cried: "Take us with you!" Northland Heroes The first old woman saluted him on his approach with these words: “All hail, Macbeth—hail to thee, thane of Glamis!” Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden There were other lords of lands and vassals, who enjoyed the title of thanes, and were distinguished from the king's thanes. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Then come the king and his thanes to look on the token of victory, Grendel's hand and arm, which Beowulf has let fasten: to the hall-gable. The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats He summoned the thanes of the isles to appear before him, and swore that if any of them should oppress the poorer inhabitants, he would visit the actors with condign punishment. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales Deny me not one prayer: that I alone with my brave thanes fight with Grendel. Northland Heroes And the second: “All hail, Macbeth—hail to thee, thane of Cawdor!” Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden The ealdermen and dukes were all king's thanes, and all others who held lands of the king by knight's service in chief, and were immediately great tenants of the king's estates. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March E'en such should a man be, 155 A thane good at need. The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats Then they chose three thanes and sent to the mother to ask her what the cause of complaint was. Bell’s Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Hereford, A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See The prince of the thanes entered the great hall, with glory crowned, to greet Hrothgar. Northland Heroes The price of the prince's head was fifteen thousand thrimsas; that of a bishop's or alderman's, eight thousand; a sheriff's, four thousand; a thane's or clergyman's, two thousand; a ceorle's, two hundred and sixty-six. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John These were the greater thanes, and were succeeded by the barons, which title was brought in by the Normans, and is rarely found before the Conqueror. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Then the lord king, the wise, The hoary of war-folk, was harmed of mood When his elder of thanes and he now unliving, The dearest of all, he knew to be dead. The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats The life of man seems, when compared with what is hidden, like the sparrow, who, as you sit in your hall, with your thanes and attendants, warmed by the blazing fire, flies through. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Over many noble thanes did Sheaf, the king, rule; all obeyed him and paid tribute to him. Northland Heroes The nobles were called thanes; and were of two kinds, the king's thanes and lesser thanes. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Middle thanes were such as held very small estates of the king, or parcels of lands of the king's greater thanes. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Then rose up the rich one, much warriors around him, 400 Chosen heap of the thanes, but there some abided The war-gear to hold, as the wight one was bidding. The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats But if there be any thane who on his boc-land has a church at which there is a burial-place, let him give the third part of his own tithe to his church. The Customs of Old England When the sleeping thanes awoke and found their comrades slain, sad were they all at heart. Northland Heroes His power is also proven by the fact that he had thanes who were so mighty. The Younger Edda Also called Snorre's Edda, or The Prose Edda Mass thanes were those who held lands in fee of the church. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March At the banquet of the boar-eating Scottish thanes there was one empty chair, and that was filled by a ghost. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 His train was not large, and those were days in which an angry or jealous thane would not hesitate to lift his hand against a king. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It means a man who owned land, but wasn't quite as high up as a thane. A Popular Schoolgirl The place might receive this name, from having been the residence of Olave, the youngest Son of Somerled thane of Argyle. The Norwegian account of Haco's expedition against Scotland, A.D. MCCLXIII. They who held lands of these, were thanes of the lowest class, and did not rank as gentlemen. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March Wilfrid," said the king, "your fortunes are now in your own hands; and it depends on your own conduct whether you become a mighty thane or a landless outcast. The Children's Portion "Part?" said the thanes, looking at him in doubt. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The thane of Cawdor lives: why do you dress me In borrowed robes?” The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art The ambitious thane's wife is urging him on to murder his king. Public Speaking Those ceorles who acquired possession of five hides of land with a large house, court, and bell to call together their servants, were raised to the rank of thanes of the lowest class. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March If the accused man be of less degree than the king’s thane, let him clear himself with eleven of his equals, and with one king’s thane. Anglo-Saxon Literature Not last among them was Coifi, chief priest of the idol-worship, whose ardent soul was stirred by the words of the old thane. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality I am thane of Cawdor: If good, why do I yield to that suggestion, Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair, And make my seated heart knock at my ribs Against the use of nature? The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art That he was of the blood of the old English thanes I knew, but fallen from their once high estate. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars We have held on to Dangan since Harry Fifth's time; and to our name since Guy of Welswe was made a thane by Athelstan. Hetty Wesley And then there were with him all the mighty men over all England; archbishops and suffragan bishops, abbots and earls, thanes and knights. Anglo-Saxon Literature "No, no," answered the wisest of his thanes. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality “And thane of Cawdor too: went it not so?” continues Macbeth. The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art The prince he called his thanes and the shielded warriors best, And the folk-leaders came to the mighty, all fain for the doing his best. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days Your face, my thane, is as a book, where men May read strange matters. Familiar Quotations And now I'm going to Scotland, into the Highlands, to paint a prince who, when he's king, will, no manner of doubt, wear the tartan and make every thane of Glamis thane of Cawdor likewise!... Foes He turned with a meaning look to his faithful thanes. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality A thane was a sort of chieftain in the Saxon state. King Alfred of England Makers of History Not long was the time till The cowardly thanes come out of the thicket. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Hallmote, or Court-Baron.Every thane, in the distribution of his lands, had two objects in view: the support of his family, and the maintenance of his dignity. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) "Why, thane," she said in her bright way, "is aught amiss?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Not even to the faithfulest of his thanes did he tell the secret of his abode. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Alfred told him that he was one of the king's thanes. King Alfred of England Makers of History Now the wise-mooded son of Wihstan did summon The best of the braves from the band of the ruler He takes seven thanes, and enters the den. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem So far as we can judge by the style of the Saxon laws, none but the thanes, or nobility, were considered as necessary constituent parts of this assembly, at least whilst it acted deliberatively. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) "I am no sailor, lord," the thane said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Odun, the valiant ealderman who led them, fled, with his thanes and their followers, to the castle of Kwineth, a stronghold defended only by a loose wall of stones, in the Saxon fashion. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality I owned my own ship, and was thane by right therefore, according to the old laws. A Sea Queen's Sailing Oft drunken with beer My thanes have made many boasts, but have not executed them. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Therefore in this service of the king, this attendance on himself, and this estate to support both, the dignity of a thane consisted. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) The good thane spoke fast, being easier in his mind, as it seemed, on one point, and not willing to make any show of generosity on the other. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut With him were a few of his thanes and a small body of armed attendants, their enjoyment the pleasures of the chase and the rude sports of that early period. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Now I see you three--prince, jarl, and thane--as I might have known you to be at first. A Sea Queen's Sailing Thane after thane is ruthlessly carried off and devoured, while no one is found strong enough and bold enough to cope with the monster. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem I understand here a thane of the first order. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) "I am the thane who brought her ashore." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Doubtless, what they deemed the womanish or monkish tastes of their young monarch were objects of scorn and ridicule to those hardy thanes, upon whom ignorance lay like a thick garment. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Yet one could see that he bore himself as might a thane, while his voice was not a thrall's voice. A Sea Queen's Sailing Should he crush me, he will eat my companions as he has eaten thy thanes. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem It served to unite all the inferior districts with one another, and those with the private jurisdiction of the thanes. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) "But for the thane, your friend, I know not what would have become of us," she answered. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ne'er did we hear any of men Among this folk save thee just now, Another thane, declare in this manner540 Of so secret event. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems Perceive, sir," he said, "this table—broader, longer, splendidly burdened; and all adown both sides the board, thanes and their ladies, lords, and gentlemen, guests bidden to a royal banquet. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance The angels stood About the Prince, the thanes about their Lord, In thousands; in the highest they gave praise With holy voice unto the Lord of lords; The angel-band rejoiced. Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew The other portion of his estate he either gave for life or lives to his followers, men of a liberal condition, who served the greater thane, as he himself served the king. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) It is the thane's sword and risk of life that stayed them from laying hands on you. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then heard I that Holofernes Wine-summons eagerly wrought, and with all wonders a glorious Banquet had hé prepared; to thát bade the prince of men All his noblest thanes. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems Earl, baron, thane, knight, and bondsman, all loved him; for he set on high the wise and the just man, and put down the spoiler and the robber. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) That people's hate Was very fierce; the warriors, valiant thanes 1140 Lusting for murder, rushed upon the youth; They wished straightway to break his head with spears. Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew Famed in the fight, a defense for heroes, the 150 king came with a throng of thanes to visit his cities and stud his shield with jewels. The Elene of Cynewulf translated into English prose "I will not take either thane or nuns, lady," he said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then hurried there forth the haughty thanes,205 The valiant men eagerly hastened: They would then all the one of the two, Their lives forsake or their loved one avenge. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems Thus Frithiof, though only the son of a thane, had treasures that might have been coveted by kings and princes. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) In it sat Great heroes, glorious lords, and beauteous thanes. Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew We were thirty warlike thanes, eleven survive: the chasm is too great. The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson "I will pray for you, thane, day and night in the nunnery that it may be so with you," she answered, with a little sort of choking. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The crosses were buried, but the thanes of the Lord raised it begirt with gold and silver, and it should receive honor from all mankind. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems My sister shall not wed the son of a thane. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Here is carved out The holy angels' form; the thanes of glory Are chiseled on the wall by handicraft.' Andreas: The Legend of St. Andrew An eager girl, whose father buys Some ruined thane’s forsaken hall, Explores the new domain and tries Before the rest to view it all. Books and Habits from the Lectures of Lafcadio Hearn "But there are thanes and such-like left outside," he said, laughing more yet. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then came many thanes To the people's assembly. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems Here he would bid farewell to all his thanes ere he began the combat. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) It was not long but a while, that the king made a feast, exceeding great, the heathens he brought thereto, he weened most well to do; thither came thanes, knights and swains. Brut Nevertheless we heard nothing of him, though the thane had men out everywhere trying to gain news. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Thanks, thane," she said, "I am very foolish. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then let one of warriors a dart from his hands, Fly from his fist, that forth it went150 Thróugh that noble thane of Æthelred. Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood Anglo-Saxon Poems And now when the great iron shield was ready, he chose eleven of his best thanes and set out to seek the dragon. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Forth went the earls, forth went the lords, forth went the bishops, and the book-learned men, forth went the thanes, forth went the swains, all the Britons, until they came to London. Brut They said that he had saved the thane's life more than once in the great battles about Reading, when the Danish host first came. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Aye," answered the thane shortly, for it was plain enough that he had done so. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut This I thought at the time, and long afterwards learnt from one of those thanes that I was right. Wulfric the Weapon Thane They had almost given up hope of finding him, when, looking through a chink that had hitherto escaped their notice, a fearful sight was seen by the valiant thane. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) To the sea proceeded the good thanes, at Michael's mount, with a mickle host, the sea set them on the strand, at Southampton they came ashore. Brut "I know of no thanes," she said, though not at once, so that I was sure she knew somewhat more than she thought safe to tell. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Then," said Olaf, "let us march at once and save the thane's hall." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And I asked that thane if they sent no warning message--and he said they had done so by a certain churl whom they met. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Swimming up with it he reached the surface and sprang to land, and was greeted by his faithful thanes. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) He had never any cook, that he was not champion most good; never any knight's swam, that he was not bold thane! Brut "Your hall and countryside are safe yet because I am not there," Alfred answered, fixing his bright eyes on the thane. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Then one said to him: "Edric the earl bids Redwald the thane to speak with him at his house before he sleeps." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then, too, from where he waited my waking came Vig, my great Danish dog, who had been tied at the thane's house, and must have left the flying party to seek me. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Another account represents him as having been a thane of great wealth and renown, and that this abbey was dedicated by him "as the first fruits of the Mercian church." The Cathedral Church of Peterborough A Description Of Its Fabric And A Brief History Of The Episcopal See Soon he slew another, this same thane's brother; ere the swords came, seven he felled. Brut Men say that there is a steadfast look in the faces of the Athelney thanes, by which they can be well known by those who note the ways of men. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet We crossed a room where a few young thanes' sons slept, as I had slept before the king's door when I was first at court, and these leapt up, sword in hand. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut By boat down the river," they said, "and so join the thane and his party wherever they might be. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "I can keep the thane's back at a pinch, young sir," said the Dane quietly. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Where be ye, my Britons, my bold thanes? Brut The other sleepers stirred, and the lady turned and looked on the thane, but he slept even yet. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet But two of the maidens were unwilling to go, being daughters of London thanes. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Only some of the great thanes who should have been there were with the king or earl, and it seemed that the number of guests would be small. Wulfric the Weapon Thane The old thane tried to get some of it into the lips of the lady, and succeeded while I rubbed her hands. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Let us now leave this host a while, and speak we of Arthur, noblest of kings, when that he had besought his good thanes, and each had gone home where he had land. Brut "Worn out is the brave thane," said I. "Strange dreams come to one when that is so." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Little enough, lord earl, as yet," the thane said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut At that sight the few who were gathering fled also, leaving the king and myself and four other thanes alone. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "We have met you in the nick of time," said the old thane courteously. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford We are three hundred knights, helmed thanes, brave men and keen, nobly born; shew ye your courage-we are of one kith—ride ye when I ride, and follow my counsel. Brut "If we get it," I whispered to the thane, whose eyes were shining, "ride hard up the hill to our folk who are there." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Then she took herself gently from the thane's arm, and dried her eyes, and clasped her hands tightly before her, and said: "I cannot say how I thank you; but I must bide here." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And now I won to the turning that leads to the thane's house whence the company had passed, and a few villagers stood at the road corner. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Then I would have the thane mount my horse; and I lifted the maiden up behind him, and wrapped Werbode's cloak round her, having a smile and thanks for the service. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford They came to the host at the east end, and brake the body-of-troops that the Britons there held, and anon felled fifteen hundred bold thanes of Arthur's folk; then the Britons turned the backs soon. Brut King or thane, here was a pleasant greeting enough. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet He saluted me gravely, and I bowed to him, and then he asked me where Redwald the thane might be found. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So my father bestowed Lodbrok with the thanes in the great hall, and I left him there, following the king. Wulfric the Weapon Thane The thane knew, and rode round the wood end, and we went with him. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Walwain went before, and cleared the way; and slew there soon eleven thanes; he slew Childrich's son, who was come there with his father. Brut "He has taken vows on him, and is a hermit," the thane said; but I did not know what he meant at the time. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet No other thane was in guest quarters there with me, and I and my men had the place to ourselves. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And when we came there--meeting the sheriff's ill-armed levy on the way--we went to the house of a great thane, and there were well and kindly received. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "There is thunder in the air, thane," he said. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford He had in his house a Peoht, fair knight and most brave; he fared with the king, and with all his thanes by no other wise but as it were his brother. Brut "Go after those Danish lords," the king said to one of his thanes, "and bid them to feast with me tonight, for I think that I have said too much to them." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Such a sword as this is to a simple thane as much as a petty kingdom to Olaf." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Soon came one to lead me to the presence of the thane and his wife, and from them I found kindness more than I could have looked for. Wulfric the Weapon Thane So he only turned for a moment to the thane, signing to the man to bring his horse. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Thy court hate thee on my account, and I am detested for thee, and thee hate kings, earls and thanes; they fare in thy land with a host exceeding strong. Brut "Now I will say no more," answered the thane, putting his hand on mine. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Yonder is Redwald the thane," he said; "mind how you speak, man." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Only a dagger," answered the thane to whom he spoke. Wulfric the Weapon Thane I led him out myself, and there were two thanes of our party, who had come for their horses. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford And, they all did so, as Octa them advised; put off their clothes the careful knights, and proceeded out of the burgh, miserable thanes, twain and twain, twenty hundred! Brut We had not yet learned that such a winter as this comes but seldom to the west of England, and the thanes knew nothing of our northern ways. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet So Edric Streone went over to Cnut, and with him many thanes who despaired of help from Ethelred, and chose rather peace under a king who was strong enough to give it them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then the earl and three thanes went on board the fishing boat, and Egfrid would fain have come with him. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "Have a care, thane!" they cried, and spurred their horses again. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford He had in the middle knights well beseen, other seven thousand good thanes. Brut But she and Harek exchanged spells, and then I said: "Now, dame, know you of any thane in hiding hereabouts?" King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Now," said the thane, "we will not spoil the earl's jest, but must even let him think that all has been his doing thus." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then the court was set, and with the earl were many men whom I knew by sight, honest thanes and franklins enough, and of that I was glad. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "He is a shipwrecked foreigner, lord," was the answer; "a masterless man whom I bought from the Lindsey thane on whose manor shore he was stranded." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Forth proceeded the earl, angry in his mood, he was wrath with the king wondrously much, and threatened Uther the king, and all his thanes with him. Brut Some of the great thanes set them forth with all honour, and the feast ended. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Presently I shall meet with Eadmund, your martyred king, and to him I will say that his thane of Bures is worthy." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Ulfkytel sighed heavily and turned away, speaking in a low voice to the thanes with him, and they seemed to agree with his words. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "It is the thane on the great pied horse whom she will thank." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford When they were together, the good thanes, then had he full fifteen thousand, and they fast inclosed Tintateol. Brut Then he said to me: "Speak out, Ranald, and tell these thanes your news." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet She is the orphan daughter of a thane, whom her guardians begged me to take to Normandy, finding her a place in the queen's household or in some convent, if that might not be. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Where shall you set them afloat?" asked a thane. Wulfric the Weapon Thane I dismounted, and Werbode held my horse while I went to the side of the thane and looked at his charge. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Then was with the king an old man exceeding well-informed; he was a very rich thane, and skilful in each doom, he was named Ulfin, much wisdom was with him. Brut Thereat the thane was silent for a while, and I saw that he was troubled. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Redwald--thane," came a gentle call in her voice, and I turned sharply. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The earl was there with a few more thanes and many more guards, and they waited by the waterside. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "My father had it from the thane who was with the king when they found her alone in her boat." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford So long as is eternity, he shall never die, the while that this world standeth, his glory shall last, and he shall in Rome rule the thanes. Brut My stronghold seems to be on Quantock side; it is rather beyond Selwood, in the hearts of my brave thanes and freemen. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Then the thane turned fairly round on me with wide eyes, and a blank fear fell on me that he meant that I was to wed her. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I went forward, calling to Egfrid and the thane his father, and looking at them so that they should show no fear or give any sign to the ladies present that all was not well. Wulfric the Weapon Thane He laughs, and points below him toward the sand, and his thane rides nearer. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Then had they with stratagem Merlin there within, and Uther the king within their possession, and led there with him his good thane Ulfin. Brut Many Saxons--men from camp, and freemen of the place, and some thanes--came, as one might expect, to stare at the ships and their prizes. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Now, thane," said Godwine, "here is a new messenger to your sorrowful damsel." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut This Dane," said the thane, "is lord of East Anglia by the might of the strong hand, and it seems to us that we might have a worse ruler. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "Show me the receipt for payment to that thane of whom you speak," I said. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Uther's army advanced to the wall, the powerful thanes fiercely assaulted it, they might not of the wall one stone detach, nor with any strength the wall injure. Brut My comrade has been well caught, thane," I said; "he will be more careful what tales he tells the next comer. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet I will tell my brother hereafter of your great care for me, my thane. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And all men spoke well of him, so that Egfrid's father and some other thanes owned him as king, and took their lands as at his hands, coming back to rebuild their houses. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Let me bide with you, thane; I must be some man's man. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Afterwards came Cador, the Earl of Cornwall, with seventeen thousand good thanes. Brut Well," said the thane, "you seem to be pleased with one another. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet But though the tears came into Uldra's eyes at the good thane's plain meaning, she was silent yet, save that she said: "I know not how to thank you for your goodwill to me." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Aye, lad," said the thane, "we have sons of our own at court, and the lady would that someone would pack them home on a good horse--so she must not be denied." Wulfric the Weapon Thane And my father being very willing that I should do so, I went accordingly, and merry days on down and in forest I had with Elfric the thane, this new-found cousin of ours. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Trumpets he caused to be blown, and his army to assemble; and to ship marched the thanes wondrous blithe. Brut It seems to me," the thane said, "that this can be done. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "This is a cold place," said the thane. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There rode the king on his white horse, and with him those four thanes. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Oh ay," said an old man, "it passes me to know how a thane like your worship can understand all sorts of talk they use in England. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford First swore Arthur, noblest of kings; then swore earls, then swore barons; then swore thanes, then swore swains, that they nevermore the strife would arear. Brut Then came three or four more thanes along the shore, and he rose up and waved his hand to them. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "All the same, Redwald, I wish it were you, on my faith," said the thane, growing red in his earnestness. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But as it chanced there were no men in sight when the king hid, for all were gathered to the thane's house. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Then the thane gave his name to the steward, and that was the first time I had learned it. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford "A hundred such men will be a welcome addition to our numbers; few thanes have joined us more worthily attended," said Leofric. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune So he went ashore and joined the thanes, who had gone slowly along the road, and we lost sight of him. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "That shall not be while there is one to give his life for you," I answered, and the thanes around us murmured "Aye!" in that stern voice that means more than aught of clamour. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He had gone back to South Elmham at once, and would be far on his road by this time, the thane said. Wulfric the Weapon Thane "She is coming round," said the thane, with a sigh of relief. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford It was founded and enriched by Offa, thane of that domain, in the year of grace 940, and burnt in the second year of our misery, now three years agone. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune "Some thanes have been to me from the king, and he bids me ask you to come and speak with him." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet I saw the Wessex thanes catch Eadmund's bridle, and they turned his horse and spoke to him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Nor is it the way of a thane to fall on a house at night in outlaw fashion. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "Ay, but he will," said the other thane, looking at the gray sky. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The young thane, Wilfred, is in danger--there is some plot against his life. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune There were a good many thanes and franklins present to feast in our honour. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet The fear that I had read in my mother's eyes fell cold on me at those words-and I asked again, longing and fearing to know the worst: "What of the thane, my father?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then at either end of the hall were cross tables, where the thanes and their ladies had their places in due order, above the franklins whose cross tables were next to those of the house-carles. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex On the green were gathering the twenty thanes or so who made up the party, and across it was drawn up the mounted escort. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford In the south transept--for it was a cruciform church--was a chapel dedicated especially to St. Cuthbert, where the ashes of the deceased thane's forefathers reposed in peace beneath the pavement. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune But the thanes fell to talking quickly, and I nodded. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Then I saw some Wessex thanes speaking earnestly to one another, and presently they beckoned to me, and while Eadmund sat silent on his horse I went to them to hear what they would. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I mind that I heard the leathern peace thongs of one snap as the thane who tried to draw it tugged at the hilt, forgetting them. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Hilda was almost fainting on my arm, and I had to drag her away from the wild frenzy of her horse, which the thane could hardly hold. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The good bishop of Dorchester, the abbot of Abingdon, and many others of my friends amongst the brethren there, the neighbouring clergy and thanes, all met together to dedicate the new house to God. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Some Devon thanes met us, and our men dismounted at the same time as we. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet I bowed to him, and he took my hand, calling me "thane" in all good faith. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "You nigh gave your life for me, my thane," he said. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "To a thane even a queen may speak directly." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford "Impossible," said both the thanes; "they are barred, both of them--heavily barred." Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune "I saw a thane here this morning who was anxious for me to see the king," I said. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet He is like what the good thane was in the old days. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Well," said Howel, "I have sat with the thane for close on an hour, and now I do not know what colour his eyes are." A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex The thane rose up when he heard us coming, and saluted us. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford "What stone is that?" inquired Edmund of a thane, whose habitation was hard by, and who had joined him with his whole household. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune "Ay, truly," answered the thane who had told me about him. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet All the best of England were there, not only Saxon thanes of Wessex, but also loyal Danes of the old settlement, and had the king spoken his will plainly, all would have been well. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut If I were to turn from all this to become a forest thane it would be banishment. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Whereon we supposed, of course, that he had been served as the horses of the thane had been crippled, and Erling and I ran to him, sword in hand, bidding the others go on. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Around the fire kindled next the tent of Edmund sat the warrior monarch himself, with all the chieftains, the ealdormen, and lesser thanes who shared his fortunes. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune We went over her, and it was plain that this thane knew what he was talking about. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Outlaws, earl," said the thane, "and in strong force." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I suppose that the last heathen thanes in Sussex were those whose manors lay in the Andredsweald, as did ours. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "More dreams," grumbled Sighard the old thane to me as the king went on before us with the chaplain. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Elfwyn is now thane, and I, the third boy, was given to the Church, for which I had ever felt a vocation, perhaps from my love to my godfather. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Well," I said, "there are the thane, and his young son, the king's page, who is here. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet But the thane was telling Olaf that there must be some three hundred of the outlaws and others. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He did not take the thane's own horse, as it would be known, and he would risk no questions as to how he came by it. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "He is no Frank, but a Wessex thane and a hired man of Carl's; moreover, he is Ethelbert's friend." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford From the moment of the murder the wretched thane lives in a perpetual atmosphere of fear. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 100, April, 1876 After that he spoke to the thanes, giving each one his place, and telling them all that he had planned, so that each knew what was looked for from him. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet The earl is ready, and the thane also. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There a thane who sat at the table at the foot of the steps rose and handed her down them to where the servant waited. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Selred and the old thane were talking quietly under their breath, and I had but been gone three minutes. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The messenger seemed in no hurry to open his tale until he had eaten and drunk, and it was with the greatest patience that the thane, who was one of nature's gentlemen, awaited his leisure. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune The cottage we sought was a quarter mile away when we left the thane, and as we drew near it we saw an old woman walking away from it, and from us also. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet It seems to me that there are jealousies already among your thanes concerning me, and I will not be the cause of any divisions among your folk. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So I told him that I was Oswald, the son of Aldred, the thane of Eastdean, thinking, of course, that all men would know of us, and so I bade him take me home quickly. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "Yonder is a spear set," I said to the thane, as he took the light from me; "hand it to me." A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The neighbouring thanes whom the troubled times did not detain at home, the churls of the estate, the thralls, crowded the precincts of the minster, as the solemn bell tolled the deep funeral knell. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune "Tell us if you know aught of this thane, and I will tell you." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet A boat shot alongside even as he spoke, and a thane came to bid Olaf to a council of the leaders on Ethelred's ship. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Also, he deemed that in the Welsh land he would surely rank as a thane, for his ways and words bespoke more than his dress would tell. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Get your arms, thane, for there must be reason. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The old thane slipped a purse of gold into her hands. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune "I said not that there was a thane." she said at once. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet But at Sandwich we found the thanes whom Swein had held as hostages left, cruelly maimed in hand and face, with the message from Cnut that he would return. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It is not for a thane of the line of Woden to give up the faith of his fathers idly. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex If there were naught else, it were enough that you have called a freeborn thane's daughter a thrall to your evil mistress. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford And now he turned from the battlements to his own chamber, but on the way he paused, for he passed the door of the late thane's room, where poor Elfric lay. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune I took him for some thane, as he spoke to us in courtly wise; but he was only Denewulf the herdsman himself. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet "Come ashore, King Olaf, and you other thanes, and there will be good cheer for you." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then came the blast of a horn from outside, and a strange voice shouted that the thane must come and speak with those who called him. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex That evening we were in some Welsh thane's house, far in the folds of the Black Mountains, and there not even Offa could reach us. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford He knew the favourite glade wherein the aged thane was wont to walk, and the mossy bank whereon he frequently reposed, so he lost no time, but bent his steps directly for the spot. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Then said Denewulf, who it was plain took no mean place with the king and thanes: "Say how this miracle was wrought, I pray you, for it is surely such." King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet We rested at the house of a thane who was well known to us on the first evening, and there my mother heard from Edred all that had befallen. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Now you shall pledge me, and if you have any vow to make which is fitting for a thane, make it and let us all hear it. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex I think that I have spoken of it before as that which gave me the right to the rank of thane. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Never shall I forget the grief of the old thane Offa, when inquiring for the son, he learned that he had gone with the father to his death. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune So he and the thane talked long of the matter--for Alfred had sent messages--while I spoke with the lady, of Thora mostly. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet It might be that the thane had returned, but it was in my mind that the manner of Grinkel's coming boded ill to all of us. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut That was well said, my thane, but for one turn of the words. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex There were some fifty or more who sat with the kings on the high place at the end of the hall opposite the great door, thanes and their ladies, of rank from earl to sheriff. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The solemn requiem mass commenced, and the great Sacrifice once offered upon Calvary was pleaded for the soul of the deceased thane. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Why," he cried, "half my thanes would have gone wild with joy if I had promised them either half of what I have said I would give to you. King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet Now I spoke with his few thanes, and they held that it was of no use to try to attack England. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It is the word of the king," said the falconer, "that a thane should ride with hawk on wrist if he bears a peaceful message. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Now the old thane had his blade fast in the timber and lifted. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford He married Edith, the daughter of a rich thane of Wessex, and the marriage proved a most happy one. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune "No thane, Father, but the next thing to it -- a masterless man." A Thane of Wessex Nor had I been long at court before I heard words from one thane or another that seemed to say that Edric Streone had made light of our defeat, for some reasons of his own. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "I am a stranger, Oswald, the thane's son," he said. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex And so through the long day we rode, stopping for an hour or two at the strong oaken hall, moated and stockaded, of some great border thane for the midday meal. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Why, yes," said the old thane, "I have always tried to bring up the boys so as to fear neither man nor beast, and Elfric did indifferently well in the tussle. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Also, day by day, he bade the thanes who had seen fighting, train their men as well as they might, and they worked well at that. A Thane of Wessex And with him came those thanes and his half-brother Eadward, but Ethelred himself was not with them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Surely the thane is not hurt?" she said. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex All of our party, save the ladies, from East Anglia were present, and about the same number of Mercian thanes. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The thane had in his earlier days been at court, and had known the murdered Edmund, the royal father of his guest, intimately. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune "Ho, friend," said the man, so suddenly that he made me start; "look at your sword hilt before the thane comes," and he pointed and grinned. A Thane of Wessex Yet the thanes said that without the king no force would move. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I do not think that it will harm you or the thane to see it, for you are not of this land at all. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex One of the thanes said that the man who served me would see me, and I went out into the great hall, bidding Sighard and the chaplain goodnight as I did so. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford He had sought out the old thane to condole with him upon the pain he supposed he must recently have inflicted by his letter. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune One party, having made a circle, came close by me, and they were laughing and saying that the thane had seen a ghost. A Thane of Wessex So it came to pass that he gave me a place among the thanes' sons of his own court and there I was well trained in all that would make me a good warrior. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Erpwald had come soon after us, with a train of Sussex thanes, who were his neighbours and would see him through the business, and take him and his bride home again. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex The thane bowed, and let that matter rest. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford But the poor old thane felt much like Jacob when he was begged to send Benjamin into Egypt. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Then a silence came over the thanes who saw and knew me, looking up to see what this new freak of mine was. A Thane of Wessex One was Relf the thane's wife, and the other his daughter; and it was in my mind that I had never seen so beautiful a maiden as this was. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The king glanced up at the Welsh thane. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex So it happened one day as we rode thus that while the thane had crossed a stream, beating up the far bank for a heron, we fell into talk of the journey and its ending. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford But when he saw the party beneath the trees he bent his course aside, and saluting the thane with all deference, inquired if he spoke to Ella of Aescendune. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune That was all I had to say, and when I ceased a talk buzzed up among the thanes. A Thane of Wessex Honest and rough, with a warm heart was this forest thane, and we grew to be fast friends. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut That was one of the Sussex thanes, and he was no mean horseman or unready, luckily. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Now Erling came out with the other horses, and the thane and his comrade glanced at them, and hurried to see to their own steeds. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford I have come to be the bearer of good tidings to you, noble thane. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Then he told me that even now the horses were ready, and that he was about to abandon the place, going to the house of that thane of whom I had told him. A Thane of Wessex "Four years agone--after our trouble with Brihtric," answered the thane. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I gave her Gerent's great gold armlet, having caused it to be wrought into such a circlet for her hair as any thane's wife might be well pleased to wear. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex "A man gets careless at these times," answered the thane. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford "These halls of yours seem old, venerable thane; has your family long dwelt under this hospitable roof?" Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune But they were in a long line with many gaps, and here and there the mounted thanes rode to and fro, seemingly trying to make them close up. A Thane of Wessex And for the election of an archbishop, the Saxon Chronicle says, That he commanded by letters all bishops, abbots, and thanes to meet him at Gloucester ad procerum conventum. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings The Sussex thanes and their men were with them as guard, and they rode on ahead and left us to take our leave. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex The Mercian thane was looking puzzled, but well-nigh as angry, and the foresters were silently helping up their leader, or seeing to the horse, which did not rise. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford So the old thane went to his lodgings, hard by the palace, where he awaited his son. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed. A Thane of Wessex It was Cadwal, the Welsh thane, and his breast was gashed so that I thought that he could not have lived. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln It was indeed such a house as any thane would be proud to hold as his home. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex Then went our three thanes, and Selred and I stood alone in the room. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The thane, Ella, occupied the central seat at the high table: his chair, rudely carved, had borne the weight of his ancestors before him; on his left hand was seated the once lovely Edith. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune No; but men say that it was one Heregar -- an outlawed thane. A Thane of Wessex If there are other thanes who should have had a word in the matter, they are not here because, knowing more than we, they would not fight for Alsi in this quarrel. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln "You will be the first ealdorman of Devon, Oswald, when the Witan meets," he said; for it needed the word of the council of the thanes to give me the rank that was fitting. A Prince of Cornwall A Story of Glastonbury and the West in the Days of Ina of Wessex For a time, if a horse did but cast a shoe, the thane it belonged to shook his head and wished that naught ill might come of the little delay. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford This gallant warrior," said Edwy to Elfric, "is my friend and counsellor in many ways; and if he lives there shall not be a thane in England who shall stand above him. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Osric again sat in the great chair in the hall, as I could see through the open door, and round him were the thanes; but far fewer than last night. A Thane of Wessex "Maybe I would let some other than yourself tell the lady that," answered the other thane with a great laugh, for he knew that household and its ruler. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln The heroic old king, accompanied by a party of thanes, attacks the dragon. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 It seemed best to them and to your thanes that, seeing that this deed was done and none could amend it, they should fly hence by this passage. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Offa, who was then the thane, had two sons, Oswald the elder, and Ella the younger, with whom our readers are already acquainted. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune He bade me find Heregar, the outlawed thane who spoke last night to me, and bid him forgive. A Thane of Wessex But none else heeded him, for now the thanes, led by the earl himself, came thronging across the water, that they might ask forgiveness for even seeming to withstand Goldberga. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln All the thanes save one are cowardly; but the old hero, with the aid of the faithful one, slays the dragon, not, however, till he is fatally injured. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 None seemed surprised that they should have gone hastily, but the going of the king's horse thane was a wonder. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford "Come, my children," said the thane; "we must rise early, so let us all commit ourselves to the keeping of God and His holy angels, and seek our pillows." Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune "Can we not recover the body of the thane?" she asked, speaking very low. A Thane of Wessex But she looked bravely at the thanes, and waited for the answer, though I think that she feared what it would be. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln This is the scene of royal festivity until a monster from the fen, Grendel, breaks into it by night and devours thirty of the king's thanes. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 2 "No jest, thane, but the truth," I said, taking the tall wax torch which was on the table before them. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Two boys reclined upon the mossy bank beneath an aged oak; their dress, no less than their general demeanour, denoted them to be the sons of some substantial thane. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Wulfhere had been called in to give her news while I was with Osric, yet he had not dared to tell her of the thane's death. A Thane of Wessex Witlaf, the good old thane, bides in his place yet, and he rejoices ever that he had a hand in bringing Havelok up. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln The Danish thane and the Norman vavassour commingled in the baron. The Man Who Laughs If there was any plot, these three honest thanes were not in it. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford And now they removed the festive board from the hall, while kneeling serfs offered basin and towel to the thane and his guest to wash their hands. Edwy the Fair or the First Chronicle of Aescendune Then I went to rouse Wulfhere, but my hand would not be stretched out, and the other men slept heavily, so that I lay still and looked in the dead thane's face and grew calmer. A Thane of Wessex The thanes thought little of this boon, and they all answered that it was freely granted. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln One of the pardons is said to be still in existence; and the reason assigned for granting it is, that the conspirator was within the tenth degree of kin to Macduff, thane of Fife. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 280, October 27, 1827 The thane who had gone into the council chamber was on his feet and staring at us through the open doors, and Erling was ready to fall on him if he cried out. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford No less these loaded the lordly gifts, thanes’ huge treasure, than those had done who in former time forth had sent him sole on the seas, a suckling child. Beowulf "What say you, thanes?" he cried loudly, turning to those down the hall. A Thane of Wessex One could hardly have sought so much as that, and heartily did we thank the kindly thane, gladly taking the fore shore as he wished. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln For a moment the blood of the long line of hot-headed thanes was too strong for the soft whisperings of the doctrine of meekness and mercy. The White Company I turned, for the Frankish title could be meant for no one but myself, and there was the old thane at the door. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Uprose the mighty one, ringed with his men, brave band of thanes: some bode without, battle-gear guarding, as bade the chief. Beowulf See here, thanes; here is Heregar, whom we outlawed but the other day. A Thane of Wessex Now all this was so straightforward in all seeming that none of the thanes could be aught but pleased. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln Dark sits the evening upon the thanes castle, The black clouds gather round; Soon shall they be red as the blood of the valiant! Ivanhoe Her horse, which the thane, her father, held, trembled and broke out into white foam all over, stumbling forward. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Seafarers say how stands this hall, of buildings best, for your band of thanes empty and idle, when evening sun in the harbor of heaven is hidden away. Beowulf There were two thanes who had lands in that part, and they flushed, so that one might easily know they remembered; but they said naught. A Thane of Wessex I suppose that he had no intention of letting the earl marry the princess; but this was policy, as it might please the thanes. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln The javelin inflicted a wound upon the animal's shoulder, and narrowly missed pinning him to the earth; and Fangs fled howling from the presence of the enraged thane. Ivanhoe Thanes, thanes!" he cried, "one can no more see to return than to go forward! A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford Long-tried king, the hoary hero, at heart was sad when he knew his noble no more lived, and dead indeed was his dearest thane. Beowulf There was none now -- only the loud voice of the thane as he chided loiterers and those who seemed to straggle. A Thane of Wessex "I am no thane, earl," I said plainly. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln The black cloud is low over the thane's castle The eagle screams—he rides on its bosom. Ivanhoe The thane had indeed had a narrow escape from the burning hall, and had been left for dead by his pursuers. A King's Comrade A Story of Old Hereford The keen-souled thane must be skilled to sever and sunder duly words and works, if he well intends. Beowulf When we came to the steep rise of Cannington hill, some of those thanes spurred on and rode to the summit, and there waited a little, till the men joined them. A Thane of Wessex Griffin took a shield from the thane they called Cadwal, and it was square -- a shape that I had not seen before in use, though Witlaf had one like it on the wall at Stallingborough. Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln |
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