单词 | Cnut |
例句 | The international company claimed all profits from his King Cnut line of T-shirts were legally theirs. The fringe turns angry as shows plan to deliver a political punch 2013-07-20T11:30:29Z That peace is about to end: The Danes are massing under the formidable leadership of the Viking warlord Cnut Ranulfson. Cornwell’s ‘The Pagan Lord’: a bloody battle for England 2014-01-22T22:29:30Z "It's kind of like King Cnut, you can't really stop the tide on this one. The technology is happening. It is powerful. It is meaningful." Windsor crossbow case: What are the dangers of AI chatbots? 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z But as King Cnut demonstrated, the consequences of such accusations can be severe — with implications that can extend even to international politics. In chess, a long history of cheating, chicanery and Cold War shenanigans 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z In the same century, with the Danish king Cnut ruling England, the Scandinavian name for the midwinter festival – juul or Yule – also became popular. The religious case for Christmas is well known. But there’s a scientific one too | Alice Roberts 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z One is believed to be that of Queen Emma who was married to kings of England, Ethelred and Cnut. 'Queen's bones' found in cathedral chests 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z Cnut gave it to a local archbishop in 1035 in the hope it would ease his passage to heaven. From royal residences to ruins: English castles on sale - BBC News 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z The burial was radiocarbon dated to AD 970-1025, which places it in the reign of Aethelred the Unready or Cnut the Great. Viking skeletons go on display 2014-03-06T05:38:01Z Cnut led an Anglo-Scandinavian empire that was built on centuries of Viking trade and raids, likely bringing the game back. In chess, a long history of cheating, chicanery and Cold War shenanigans 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z King Cnut, who became King of England and ruled for 25 years, replaced those at the top but allowed society to go on as before. Were the Vikings really so bloodthirsty? 2014-03-05T01:19:38Z It dates from around AD 1025, the high point of the Viking Age when England, Denmark, Norway and possibly parts of Sweden were united under the rule of Cnut the Great. Viking ship to arrive in 'flat pack' 2013-09-26T12:49:41Z Westenhanger Castle, which went on the market in 2013 for £2.6m, was owned by King Cnut - the ruler who pointed out even a monarch could not stop the tide coming in. From royal residences to ruins: English castles on sale - BBC News 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Evidence unearthed beneath Parliament Square suggests that Cnut, the Dane who ruled England during 1016-35, may have been the first king to build a palace at Westminster. The hidden history of Westminster 2013-01-03T11:04:51Z That, to be fair, is an offer with which King Cnut never had to contend. In chess, a long history of cheating, chicanery and Cold War shenanigans 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z He was the natural son of Cnut V. of Denmark, and had headed an armed insurrection against Waldemar II., the reigning king, on the suppression of which he was cast into prison. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z In the writing of proper names the author has planned to use modern forms whenever such exist; he has therefore written Canute, though his preference is for the original form Cnut. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z It runs thus: "Merrily sang they, the monks at Ely, When Cnut the King he rowed thereby; Row to the shore, men, said the King, And let us hear these monks to sing." Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z Westminster Abbey became known as the "most glorious work in England" According to medieval chroniclers, Cnut's palace burnt down, but Edward the Confessor rebuilt the palace and also the nearby Anglo-Saxon Abbey in grand style. The hidden history of Westminster 2013-01-03T11:04:51Z Knot, not, n. a wading-bird much resembling a snipe, sometimes said, but without evidence, to be named from King Cnut or Canute. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z The see of Canterbury gained special splendour from Cnut’s policy with regard to the different kingdoms under his dominion. The English Church in the Middle Ages 2011-08-01T02:00:14.773Z The real Canute - or Cnut - showed no signs of such humility and ruled a vast empire using his military power and a fearsome set of bodyguards. Is King Canute misunderstood? 2011-05-26T11:41:52Z King Cnut sent out his men for the last conquest. Irish Nationality 2011-01-11T03:00:30.560Z It is mentioned by Cnut as one of the bootless crimes, and under the Saxon laws was punishable by death. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" About the time of Cnut's laws giving wider rights to wives in the matter of property, there was passed a law that recognized the wife's right to exclusive control of her personal effects. Women of England This roused the anger of the archbishop of Hamburg, the metropolitan of the North, and Cnut promised that it should not happen again. The English Church in the Middle Ages 2011-08-01T02:00:14.773Z K. Cnut, bearded, short figure, trampling, but the trampled figure is apparently still struggling. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See These are plainly vestiges of the right which the citizens had more regularly exercised in the elections of Edmund Ironside and of Harold the son of Cnut. Old and New London Volume I There is a story, which may be true, that Cnut dug a canal through or round Southwark, but as we have seen, this was probably no great feat. Memorials of Old London Volume I Scotland, kingdom of, formed by a union of Scots and Picts, 63; its relations with England under Eadmund, 64; its relations with Cnut, 84; with William I., 104; with William II., A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Indeed, from the death of Cnut to the Norman Conquest, the life of the Church is marked by increasing worldliness. The English Church in the Middle Ages 2011-08-01T02:00:14.773Z In prosecuting his studies, Adam made a visit to the court of Swend Estridhsen, king of Denmark, nephew of Cnut the Great, king of Denmark and England. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest The Saxons in England," says:—"The new constitution introduced by Cnut reduced the ealdorman to a subordinate position. Old and New London Volume I The great assemblies held at Oxford under Cnut, Stephen, and Henry III., are each memorable in their way. Stray Studies from England and Italy Earldoms under Cnut, 83; diminished after the Norman Conquest, 105. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII The monks introduced by Cnut were of the Benedictine rule, or Black monks, as Parker calls them in his "Rhythmical History of the Abbey." Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Gloucester [2nd ed.] A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Espicopal See To this work, of which a vast crypt still remains, our great Cnut was a benefactor. Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine It is under Cnut, and the following Danish kings, that we gradually lose sight of the old ealdormen. Old and New London Volume I The death of Swegen and the return of Cnut to Denmark left an opening for a reconciliation, and Englishmen and Danes gathered at Oxford round the king. Stray Studies from England and Italy He and Cnut agreed to divide the kingdom, but before the end of the year the heroic Eadmund died, and Cnut the Dane became king of England without a rival. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII In the 11th century, Cnut, a descendant of the Vikings, ruled in person over England, Denmark, and Norway. A History of Sea Power The same mud flats along the river bank remained until, in 982, after the first great fire, Cnut made a canal for his boats round Southwark. The Story of Rouen Knott is the name of a bird which frequents the sea-shore and, mindful of Cnut's wisdom, retreats nimbly before the advancing surf— "The knot that called was Canutus' bird of old." The Romance of Names But Cnut was of nobler stuff than Æthelred, and his conquest of the realm was followed by the gathering of a new gemote at Oxford to resume the work of reconciliation which Eadric had interrupted. Stray Studies from England and Italy Cnut's Government.—Cnut had thus made himself master of a great empire, and yet, Dane as he was, though he treated Englishmen and Danes as equals, he gave his special favour to Englishmen. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII "At least, Cnut paid the score," he began once more, in a low intense undertone. Elsket 1891 On the death of Swegen, the Danes of his fleet chose his son037 Cnut to be King, but the English invited Ethelred to return from Normandy and renew the struggle with the Danes. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries What stood on the site of Westminster Hall before William Rufus built it we know not, but certainly some buildings belonging to the Old Palace of Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Westminster The Fascination of London As in the case of the Saxon kings of the seventh century, Guthrum and Cnut were converted and the tribes followed their leaders' example, professed Christianity, and were baptized. The Witch-cult in Western Europe A Study in Anthropology It is characteristic of Cnut that the one of the Earls to whom he gave his greatest confidence was Godwine, an Englishman, who was Earl of the West Saxons. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII It was not that he was young and taller than Cnut, and fair. Elsket 1891 After his death and that of his son Edmund, Cnut was finally elected and crowned. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries With the supremacy of the Danes, we find Cnut both elected king and subsequently buried at Winchester. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Winchester A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See London submitted, the citizens accepting the rule of the Norman Conqueror as they had formerly accepted that of Cnut the Dane, "from necessity." London and the Kingdom - Volume I Cnut's Empire.—Beyond the Tweed Malcolm, king of the Scots, ruled. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Cnut alone seemed downcast, but I knew not why; and then the snow came. Elsket 1891 Cnut's first acts of government in England were a series of murders; but he afterwards became a wise and temperate king. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries The political importance of the capital was seen in the reigns of Cnut and William the Conqueror. The Rise of the Democracy Cnut disputed Edmund's right to the crown, and proceeded to attack the city. London and the Kingdom - Volume I At all events the king of the Scots from this time ruled as far south as the Tweed, and acknowledged Cnut's superiority. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII But Cnut looked gloomy, at which I chid him; but he was silent. Elsket 1891 This ordinance is placed by Thorpe between the laws of Æthelred and those of Cnut. Anglo-Saxon Literature The fear of the Danes, which had so long hung like a thunder-cloud over England, passed away before the host which William gathered in 1085 to meet a great armament assembled by king Cnut. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 A few years later, Cnut caused it to be transferred with due solemnity to the Archbishop's own metropolitan church of Canterbury. London and the Kingdom - Volume I Cnut therefore was, what �thelred had wished to be, really master of his kingdom. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII My heart was wrung for Cnut, for I loved him, and he wept like a child. Elsket 1891 Of this sort is the Lay of King Abgar, which Professor Stephens assigns to the reign of Cnut. Anglo-Saxon Literature Cnut's Sons But the greatness of Cnut's rule hung solely on the greatness of his temper, and the Danish power was shaken by his death in 1035. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 At the election of Cnut's successor which took place at Oxford in 1035, the Londoners again played an important part. London and the Kingdom - Volume I Cnut also became king of Denmark by his brother's death, and king of Norway by conquest. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Harold would have seized her, but Cnut brushed him aside as if he had been a barley-straw, and carried her and laid her down. Elsket 1891 Cnut and his sons had bound the kingdom roughly into one; and the death of Harthacnut left an opportunity for the return of a descendant of Ælfred. Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain England wearied of rulers such as these: but their crimes helped her to free herself from the impossible dream of Cnut. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 The citizens, beneath whose walls the power of Cnut and his father had been so often shattered, now made peace with the Danish host. London and the Kingdom - Volume I And if Cnut is victor you will need Godwine, maybe, to speak for you. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And the days passed, and I hoped that Cnut would come straight back; but he did not. Elsket 1891 His son Eadmund, nicknamed Ironside, continued the contest for a few months; but in the autumn of 1016 he died—poisoned, the English said, by Cnut—and Cnut succeeded to undisputed sway. Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain They bowed to the Norman as they had bowed to the Dane, and William accepted the crown in the spirit of Cnut. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 By nightfall they had already traveled many leagues, and making a fire in the wood, Cuthbert asked Cnut for an account of what had taken place on the previous day. The Boy Knight Then I knew why the fierce old earl unbent to speak thus to me, and I spoke only of honour to be gained in the service of so great a king as Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut had not wished to murder, or else he had flung the Englishman from the narrow ledge with one blow of his strong arm. Elsket 1891 But the host had already chosen Cnut; and the host had a stronger claim than the witan. Early Britain Anglo-Saxon Britain But Cnut was more Englishman than Northman, and his system of government was an English system. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 In this ten men, headed by Cnut, took up their residence, blocking up the window of the hall with hangings, so that the light of the fire kindled within would not be observed. The Boy Knight The Danes had taken the queen to Winchester in high honour, and there she was living in some sort of state, which pleased her well enough, until word came from Cnut concerning her. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I sorrowed for Cnut, for he was my very son. Elsket 1891 Swend and Cnut, the Danes, had shown that it was possible for a foreign power to overcome England by force of arms. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History A letter which Cnut wrote after twelve years of rule to his English subjects marks the grandeur of his character and the noble conception he had formed of kingship. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 Three days afterward, as Cuthbert was sitting at a rude but hearty meal in the forest, surrounded by Cnut and his followers, a hind entered breathless. The Boy Knight Two days after Godwine came, we saw the sails of a great fleet going westward, and we thought that Cnut had been beaten off from London. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut was the son of my only kinsman, the last of his line as well, and he was tall and straight and strong. Elsket 1891 The misgovernment of the sons of Cnut hindered the formation of a lasting Danish dynasty in England. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History Cnut and Scotland Cnut's greatest gift to his people was that of peace. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 Cnut, who was armed with a heavy mace, did great service, for with each of his sweeping blows he broke down the guard of an opponent, and generally leveled him to the deck. The Boy Knight It was only too plain now that Cnut had a party for him in England, and I thought that he tried to strengthen it thus, if the report were true. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut found him fainting on the mountain and brought him here in his arms. Elsket 1891 "It would be rare sport," Cnut said, "when this armed force comes out to attack us, if we could turn the tables by slipping in, and taking their castle." Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Without, the Dane was no longer a terror; on the contrary it was English ships and English soldiers who now appeared in the North and followed Cnut in his campaigns against Wend or Norwegian. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 Cnut, immediately ordering four of his men to escort Dame Editha to the wood with all speed, advanced with his men toward the walls. The Boy Knight The battle was going against Cnut--once Eadmund himself had cut his way through the press of Danes before their king, and had almost come to hand strokes with him, but had been borne back. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut They were much taken up together after that, and I was alone, and I missed Cnut sorely, and would have longed for him more but for her happiness. Elsket 1891 By nightfall they had already travelled many leagues, and making a fire in the wood, Cuthbert asked Cnut for an account of what had taken place on the previous day. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Within, the exhaustion which follows a long anarchy gave fresh strength to the Crown, and Cnut's own ruling temper was backed by the force of hus-carls at his disposal. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 "It would be a rare sport," Cnut said, "when this armed force comes out to attack us, if we could turn the tables by slipping in, and taking their castle." The Boy Knight I have thought that I should have to ransom you from Cnut's hand," he said, "for we have heard that Thorkel's men took the queen's ship. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It had not been there before, and I watched it as it moved, and I knew it was Cnut. Elsket 1891 Three days afterwards, as Cuthbert was sitting at a rude but hearty meal in the forest, surrounded by Cnut and his followers, a hind entered breathless. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Youth of nineteen as he was, Cnut showed from the first the vigour of his temper. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 With a blow of his ox goad Cnut leveled the warder to the ground, and cutting the cords of the bullocks, drove them into the yard ahead. The Boy Knight Were you to go to Cnut I would hold you blameworthy, seeing how things have been between you and Eadmund. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut was the first to reach her, and lifting her in his arms he bore her into the house. Elsket 1891 Cnut immediately ordering four of his men to escort Dame Editha to the wood with all speed, advanced with his men towards the walls. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Cnut ruled in fact not as a foreign conqueror but as a native king. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 After half an hour's absence Cnut returned, bringing with him a pursuivant or herald. The Boy Knight Godwine goes to Cnut even as he flies to his ships. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But then she changed again and all her anger rose against Cnut, that he had brought Harold the letter which carried him away, and Cnut sat saying nothing, and his face was like stone. Elsket 1891 In this, ten men, headed by Cnut, took up their residence, blocking up the window of the hall with hangings, so that the light of the fire kindled within would not be observed. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades But the love which Cnut's justice had won turned to hatred before the lawlessness of his successors. History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 Cnut encouraged his followers by his shouts, and armed with a heavy ax, did good service upon the assailants. The Boy Knight They knew no more than that Ethelred was dead, and that Cnut was besieging London. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Lord Harold came and said he was ready, and he asked Cnut would he carry his luggage. Elsket 1891 Cnut encouraged his followers by his shouts, and armed with a heavy axe, did good service upon the assailants. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades One of the earliest English songs tells how the savage heart of the Danish king Cnut was softened by the singing of the monks in Ely. From Chaucer to Tennyson His majesty, finding that Cnut was of gentle Saxon blood, gave him a gold chain in token of his favor, and distributed a heavy purse among the men who had followed him. The Boy Knight And I thought nothing of Godwine's guidance of a Dane to the ships, for the earl was no foe of Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And Cnut at first refused, and then suddenly looked him full in his face, and said, 'Yes.' Elsket 1891 With a blow of his ox goad Cnut levelled the warder to the ground, and cutting the cords of the bullocks, drove them into the yard ahead. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Next the Danes had taken the greater part of the country and had established the kingdom of Cnut. The Story of Mankind Great as had been the earl's joy, it was, if possible, exceeded by that of Cnut on discovering in the Arab chief who rode up alongside the earl the lad he loved so well. The Boy Knight Cnut's ship guard held the ancient fort in force, men said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The Englishman was strong and active, taller and heavier than Cnut. Elsket 1891 Great as had been the earl's joy, it was, if possible, exceeded by that of Cnut on discovering in the Arab chief who rode up alongside the earl, the lad he loved so well. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Here in these old records is a strange medley of folk heroes, Arthur and Beowulf, Cnut and Brutus, Finn and Cuchulain, Roland and Robin Hood. Outlines of English and American Literature : an Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived His own comrades flocked round him; the men of the greenwood, headed by Cnut, were especially jubilant over his victory. The Boy Knight His men boarded us, but Wulfnoth's name was well known, and it was not Cnut's plan to make an enemy of him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He had Harald's name, but he had not Harald's heart nor blood, and Cnut had carried him in his arms over the cliff, with his false heart like water in his body. Elsket 1891 "No, no, Cousin Cnut," Cuthbert said, "thou canst not say that I have ever broken the forest laws, though I have looked on often and often, whilst you have done so." Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Cnut added Norway to his dominions, and was anxious to make his realm ecclesiastically independent. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 Cnut was stricken to the ground, and Cuthbert, seeing that defense was hopeless, took to his heels and ran for his life. The Boy Knight Cnut will be back shortly, and then you have warriors' work to do. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And then I took the scattered things from the snow and threw them over the cliff; for I would not let it be known that Cnut had flung the Englishman over. Elsket 1891 Cnut was stricken to the ground, and Cuthbert, seeing that defence was hopeless, took to his heels and ran for his life. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades "Forsooth," nodded Cnut, "Sir Benedict is ever most fierce when he retreats, look you." Beltane the Smith The very day that Cnut was brought in I visited the French camp, and accused him of having been the cause of your disappearance and Cnut's wounds. The Boy Knight "If I put you into a ship and let you go, will you promise to take a message for me to Cnut, and not to come back to England as foes?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Here it is declared in this document that a shire- meeting sat at Aylton in King Cnut's time. Our Legal Heritage : 600-1776 King Aethelbert - King George III His own comrades flocked round him; the men of the greenwood headed by Cnut, were especially jubilant over his victory. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades She whined and whimpered querulously, mouthing inarticulate plaints and prayers as Roger haled her along, with Cnut and Walkyn, fierce and scowling, behind. Beltane the Smith This is not a time," he said to Cnut, "for talk or making promises, but be assured that henceforth the deer of Evesham Chase are as free to you and your men as to me. The Boy Knight "But what if Cnut offered Olaf the under-kingship of Norway, or Northumbria say, if he would go over to his side?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut left three sons; but one was content to be only King of Denmark, and the other two died very soon. Young Folks' History of England This was willingly done, and a number of Cnut's party who had before borne the stigma of escaped serfs were now free men. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades At Oxford, too, met the peaceful gathering of 1035, when Danish and English claims were in some sort reconciled, and at Oxford Harold Harefoot, the son of Cnut, died in March 1040. Oxford When they came abreast of the concealed outlaws Cnut gave a sharp whistle, and fifty arrows flew from tree and bush into the closely gathered party of horsemen. The Boy Knight "The earl tells me that he has heard that Cnut will offer Olaf some under-kingship if he will take his part," I said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut was a little, slight man, and he got easily over, and Pudding got a piece of land for his reward. Young Folks' History of England Cnut who was armed with a heavy mace, did great service, for with each of his sweeping blows he broke down the guard of an opponent, and generally levelled him to the deck. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Danes had settled under Cnut, and Normans and other Frenchmen under Edward. William the Conqueror "No, no, Cousin Cnut," Cuthbert said, "thou canst not say that I have ever broken the forest laws, though I have looked on often and often, while you have done so." The Boy Knight The thingmen would submit quietly if they knew they must; but if they were left, they would send word to Cnut that there was no force to oppose him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Let us try," said Cnut, who wished to show them how foolish and profane they were; "bring out my chair to the sea-side." Young Folks' History of England The very day that Cnut was brought in, I visited the French camp, and accused him of having been the cause of your disappearance and Cnut's wounds. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Even a conquest of England was nothing new, and William at this stage contrasted favourably with Cnut, whose early days were marked by the death of not a few. William the Conqueror Then the band, headed by Cnut and two or three of the strongest of the party entered the passage. The Boy Knight Cnut needs help, and will bid high for it. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut We must proclaim her, and then we shall be safe from harm, if captives to Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut His Majesty, finding that Cnut was of gentle Saxon blood, gave him a gold chain in token of his favour, and distributed a heavy purse among the men who had followed him. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Among these the Danish axe, brought in by Cnut, had nearly displaced the older English broadsword. William the Conqueror The movement was observed from the keep, and Cnut and a few of his men stationed themselves with their battle-axes at the top of various stairs leading below. The Boy Knight I think that Cnut and his jarls will have lost their journey through your coming hither. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut What!" she said, "has Cnut bought you also? King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The movement was observed from the keep, and Cnut and a few of his men, stationed themselves with their battle-axes at the top of various stairs leading below. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Indeed pitched battles, such as English and Scandinavian warriors were used to in the wars of Edmund and Cnut, were rare in continental warfare. William the Conqueror This was willingly done, and a number of Cnut's party, who had before borne the stigma of escaped serfs, were now free men. The Boy Knight There had been time to gather a levy now against the coming of Cnut, but naught had been done. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Why," he said, "Cnut can but fall on the east coast. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut When they came abreast of the concealed outlaws, Cnut gave a sharp whistle, and fifty arrows flew from tree and bush into the closely gathered party of horsemen. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades The caution of William and his ecclesiastical adviser reckoned it among possible chances that even Thomas of Bayeux might crown an invading Cnut or Harold in opposition to his native sovereign and benefactor. William the Conqueror By your spies in Cnut's court," said I. "We have no spies there. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "And whoever you may be, I call on you to yield to Cnut, King of Denmark and England, and Norway also." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It was plain that if he spoke truth, he had more dealings with Cnut than were known to the Atheling. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut This is not a time," he said to Cnut, "for talking or making promises, but be assured that henceforth the deer of Evesham Chase are as free to you and your men as to me. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Disputes arose between Cnut and his brother Olaf, and the great enterprise came to nothing. William the Conqueror Yet the earl might, for Ethelred's sake, watch thus on Cnut, rightly enough, and think it safer to say nought to Eadmund, whose wisdom was not so great as his valour. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "There is a man worth fighting," he said to me; "he is foster brother of Thorkel the High, who leads young Cnut, and he seems an honest warrior enough." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Olaf and the Kentish levies had fought and had been driven back, and now day by day we looked to see Cnut's armies before London, and also for the coming of Eadmund with his men. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then the band, headed by Cnut and two or three of the strongest of the party, entered the passage. Winning His Spurs A Tale of the Crusades Cnut was murdered in a church by his own subjects, and was canonized as Sanctus Canutus by a Pope who could not speak the Scandinavian name. William the Conqueror Now our scouts kept coming in with news of Cnut, and at last I could see by which road to fly with most chance of safety. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut We have our spies in Cnut's court, Redwald, and know more than you may think. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "They must go to Cnut," he answered; "but I am thinking that that will be bad for you." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Cares enough about you to have told Cnut to hang you as soon as he gets you," Egil said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Since the baffled enterprise of the holy Cnut, our dealings with that part of Europe have been of only secondary account. William the Conqueror And seeing that of all hostages to Cnut the queen would be the most valuable, that plan would be fatal. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Did he think that Cnut had bribed me also?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I must take you to Cnut the king, lady; and his commands are that you are to be treated as becomes the sister of Duke Richard. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There is no doubt that he works for Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So we hear in Normandy of the renewal of the law of Rolf, and in England of the renewal of the law of Cnut. William the Conqueror And Cnut was master of all the land from Kent to Severn shores, Ethelred's own country. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Olaf did so in Kent, and when we left it, we left a loyal people who would rise against Cnut for Ethelred if the Danes should indeed return. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "You can do as you like with me, as it happens," I answered, "but I had rather swing at a rope's end as an honest man than sit at Cnut's table as Streone the traitor." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Above all things that made for our content Cnut promised to send home his host. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But he had listened to traitors, and it might be dangerous to leave him at large when a Danish fleet, led by his old comrade Cnut, was actually afloat. William the Conqueror "Then Cnut looked at him very quietly and said: "'You have the same honours from me as from Ethelred.' King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Maybe he minded him of some old plan of Cnut's that he heard when you were in Lindsey," I said, that being all that I could imagine. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut They went each to his place, and the land began to smile again with the peace that had come, and Cnut sent Eirik the jarl home to Denmark with the host, as I have said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Now it was not long after Streone's death that I had a message from Emma the queen to bid me to her wedding with Cnut, that should be completed with all magnificence. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut the Saint reigned in Denmark, the son-in-law of Robert of Flanders. William the Conqueror And more than this, if Cnut must leave England alone presently, when Eadmund died he would claim the throne at once, either for himself or for one of these athelings as his under-king. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "It is not so sure that Cnut will come back," I said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And presently I knew that over against us was Cnut the king, for I saw one who was little more than a boy, whose helm bore a golden crown. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But it is certain that thus Cnut wrought best for himself, for the Danelagh received him gladly, while Wessex loved Eadmund. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut That meant that if Cnut won, they must needs suffer him to take the crown unopposed. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I had not seen Cnut, but Egil had spoken of me to him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Well, what is this tale that you bring about Cnut?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So he must needs try to gain more wealth from the king, and after he had been at court for a while, one might see that Cnut grew weary of his words. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So thought I, for it was a true word that I had heard at Senlac in the hut on Caldbec hill--that Cnut should have the goodwill of all men, even of myself. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The young earl was high in favour with Cnut, and rightly. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He turned ashy pale at the picture Egil had drawn of loss of Cnut's favour. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Those men are Cnut as yet, as one may say," answered Edric chuckling. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Not for nothing do men call the King Cnut the Wise, for it is certain that he had Eadmund in his power, and forbore to use his advantage to the full. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But I could not think it likely that Cnut would give time for a fresh gathering of Wessex men to Eadmund. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Cnut rose up and faced him, and a great hush fell on all the assembly. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Cnut recalled the ships and host from London, and they raised the siege, and went into the Orwell, and once again began to march across the heart of our land. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut's fleet would be in the Thames ere long, if it barred not the mouth already. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There were Englishmen who fought for Cnut thinking that thus they wrought best for England and her peace--as Wulfnoth chose for Godwine--and I had no hatred for them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut's fleet went from the Medway northward, and it was in the thoughts of all men that the end had come, and that he sought his own land at last. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then she spoke of my own doings, and Cnut came as we did so. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut has the gold of three kingdoms and says you may do the same out of his hoards. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It was no hard task, for the poor people thought that Cnut had deceived them by his flight; and they were ground down by the heavy payments the Danes had levied on them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It was true that Cnut was to wed Emma the queen; and they had, as it seemed, already been betrothed, at the advice of the three great jarls. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Few of us knew then how little able Cnut was to fight the mighty Ironside, but we thought him strong in body as in name. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut If so, it was that he might earn more from Cnut by giving him all the land. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The line of the river banks have changed but little, and Cnut's earthworks still remain at Canewdon. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut We are Cnut's men and Danes," answered Egil, "and from your speech and name it would seem that you are no Englishman. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then he went to court in London, even as I hoped, for that was all I needed, and presently came Streone with a great train to see Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Then one in the hall said in a great voice: "'Justice is from the hands of Cnut the king.' King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Why then, you must be wedded betimes," he said; "for I must see that wedding, though I would not have Cnut catch me. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "I think men will remember me if I beat Cnut in my own land," he said lightly. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There was a rumour spreading through the country from Winchester that Cnut would wed Emma the queen. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut For, first of all, Cnut's folk, when they had the upper hand, liked not to hear thereof. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut will not return," he said, "and messages to these Danish garrisons with promise of peace if they surrender will be enough. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Now the seven boroughs will welcome Cnut," said Ulfkytel, "and Lindsey looks for him; so he has a clear road into the heart of England." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then I saw that Streone surely wrought for Cnut, else was he a more foolish man than was thought, for all held him as the most skilful at statecraft in England. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut is landed, and it is Eadmund only who can save our land. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I am one of those Norsemen who hold that Cnut is no king of ours, and therefore I fight him wherever I can. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Go and tell Cnut, then, that Ethelred is king, and how you have fared. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Neither Ethelred nor Cnut is aught to me. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But if we fall on them, they will grow desperate, and will send for Cnut to help them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut For every day Olaf looked for some sign that should bid him go back and take his own land from Cnut's hand. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He has been Swein's man; and if it suits him will be Cnut's. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then came the news that Cnut and all his host had taken ship and fled from England without waiting to strike a blow at Ethelred, and our folk thought that this was victory for us. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut For he thought it likely that Cnut did but leave Ethelred and his armies in Lindsey while he would land here unopposed. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut We sailed then to Sandwich to learn what we might, sending two swift ships to watch if Cnut put into the Essex creeks. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Cnut the Dane has landed at Sandwich," the man said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut 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 "If Cnut wins there will be time enough to think of that," answered Olaf coldly. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut As we went towards the horses, I told him, therefore, of what had been said of Eadmund and Cnut. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut We sat together in the old places, and he said presently: "You seem contented enough with Cnut, to judge by your face, my cousin." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But neither came, for the Mercian levies would not fight unless the king himself headed them, and Cnut passed through Surrey into Wessex and none could withstand him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Bide in your home of Bures if Cnut wills, as I think shall be, and see to the good of your own people as would your father who has gone. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Now are you Cnut's man and my friend indeed. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then the kingdom was Cnut's, and he spoke to the Wessex nobles at a great council in London in such wise that they hailed him for king. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut After Streone's death it was plain that Cnut was king indeed, for his Danish jarls knew him too well to despise him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Wessex is covered with nameless battlefields; but ere long half of Cnut's fleet was sent round to the Severn, and Ethelred, sick and despairing, came back to London with but a few men. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut So I came back as far as the Seine river, and there was Eadward Atheling trying to raise men against Cnut his stepfather. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut will reign and will pass when his time comes, and with him will pass his kingdoms. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut's own arm may be of little strength, but his name is on the lips of every Dane. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Cnut shall reign, but his throne shall fall. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut 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 The red cloaks of Cnut's thingmen were on bridge and walls and fort alike, and no few of them in either stronghold. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But Olaf, who knew more of Denmark and what might happen there than we, said that Cnut waited for news from thence. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I knew not that that peaceful youth could rage so terribly when occasion was, It was ill to speak of Cnut to him--or of the queen either. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then I said: "Do you blame me for submitting to Cnut?" King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut There was little hatred of Cnut here, as I found. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut For all things have gone well with us, and with all England under the strong and wise rule of Cnut the king. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Olaf the king at last must needs leave me, and take the ships back to the Thames, there to watch against Cnut's return, in which he, almost alone in England, believed. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "Supposing that you and I were to fight for the crown of England for ourselves--either of us has as much right thereto as Cnut." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut |
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