| 单词 | Ethelred |
| 例句 | “Not since Ethelred,” he said, “the one who was called Unready. In fact, it was while staying with my family that the name was given him. He was invariably late for dinner.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z Ethelred ascended to the throne in 978 after the murky assassination of his elder brother Edward, and historians suggest his wobbly rule was the result of being surrounded by dodgy advisers. A cunning plan: if Blackadder returns, where and when should it be set? 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z Each coin bears the face of one of two pre-Norman kings — Ethelred II, who took the throne in 978, when he was about 9 years old; and Canute, who ruled shortly after him. Some Weekend Wandering Yields Ancient English Coins 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Elfrida, mother of Ethelred the Unready, supposedly killed her son’s stepbrother to clear a path to the English throne. Column: Should we cut Mark Ridley-Thomas slack because the crimes he’s accused of were on behalf of his son? 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z 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 In what other reference work would Ethelred the Unready rub shoulders with Jade Goody? 'I'm a magpie, a collector of facts and curiosities': secrets of a quizmaster 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z It is striking that they gave their four eldest sons royal names from the House of Wessex - Edward, Edmund, Ethelred and Edgar. 'England's darling' and Scotland's saint - BBC News 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z "I say, I didn't work that," Ethelred protested a little tremulously. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z But this Anglo-Saxon line of kings, from Edward the Elder to Edmund the Martyr and Ethelred, is a great deal more interesting than the professional cyclist. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z Nevertheless, the hostilities terminated favourably for Ethelred, as the Norman duke offered his beaten enemy not only peace, but alliance. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The town was rebuilt by Ethelred in the eleventh century. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z Till the Restoration these represented two separate incumbencies; the former having been given to the Abbey of Ely by Brithnoth, the heroic Alderman of East Anglia under Ethelred the Unready. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z "And last time when I chivied a Holly Blue, or it may have been only a Chalk Hill Blue, he cursed me like anything," lamented Ethelred. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z According to the decree of King Ethelred, public punishments were to be mild, and death sentences were seldom to be passed; but the sovereign’s wishes had no effect upon the treatment of bondmen. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z In justification of his act, Ethelred pleaded that he had heard of a Danish conspiracy, directed not only against his own life, but against the lives of the English nobility as well. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Coins have been found; among them one of Ethelred, struck at Launceston. Cornwall 2011-12-05T03:00:38.530Z And under the weak sceptre of Ethelred the Unready, nothing beyond local resistance has been offered him; and here alone is the local resistance serious. Highways and Byways in Cambridge and Ely 2012-02-03T03:00:22.657Z Ethelred has been learning it in the morning instead of practising the piano, but he does not seem to want to make a great deal of progress. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z After fourteen days had elapsed, king Ethelred, with his brother Alfred, again joined their forces and marched to Basing to fight with the pagans. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z On February 3, 1014, scarcely a month after Ethelred's departure from Wight, the Danish conqueror died. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Here Ethelred, divesting himself of the splendour of royalty, retired to devote his days to religion, and became superior of the monastery. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z “And was there no youth of my age, nor maiden, near them?” queried Ethelred. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z "Will you, you stinking pig?" muttered Ethelred, bending over and releasing a heavy weight on his brother's head. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z After ten years, Ethelred son of Penda and king of the Mercians assumed the monastic habit, when he had completed twenty-nine years of his reign. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z Ethelred, however, was not willing to leave Normandy immediately. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z It was almost an hundred years ago, When Ethelred was King. In the Days of the Guild 2011-08-03T02:00:12.687Z “And thou art sure that it was not the atheling’s sister?” asked Ethelred as he examined the gem. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z "No, really it's all right, I swear," Ethelred promised. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Let us return then to the story that we broke off, and to the death of the above-named Ethelred. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z The Prince brought friendly greetings and fair promises: Ethelred would be a kind and devoted king; all the requests of the magnates should be granted; the past should be forgiven and forgotten. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z They were again bribed to depart; but, upon a new invasion, Sweyn obliged the nobles to swear allegiance to him as King of England; while Ethelred, in 1013, fled to Normandy. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z “Here we are, Ethelred, and for thy pleasant words thou shalt hold the embers until I need them.” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z When I am tempted to blame Ethelred I remember this. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Four days afterwards, Ethelred, king of the West-Saxons, and his brother Alfred, united their forces and marched to Reading, where, on their arrival, they cut to pieces the pagans whom they found outside the fortifications. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z Raids like those of the early years of Ethelred's reign were now a thing of the past. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred died in consequence of a wound received in an action with the Danes in 871, and was succeeded by his brother Alfred. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z Not even did she see the quizzical smile with which Ethelred regarded her. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z "Well, anyway," said Ethelred hopefully, "Lord George Sanger's Circus is coming the second week in August." Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Now the Christians had determined that king Ethelred, with his men, should attack the two pagan kings, but that his brother Alfred, with his troops, should take the chance of war against the two earls. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z The men of Lincoln were made to suffer for their readiness to join in Canute's plans: Ethelred marched his men into the Lindsey region, and pillage began. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred was compelled to take refuge in Normandy; and though he afterwards returned, he found in Canute an adversary no less formidable than Sweyn. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z “Thou, Egwina, shall have the chain, and Ethelred the amulet which gives him his desires.” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z The only one who escaped without damage moral or physical from that evening was Ethelred. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Ethelred succeeded to the throne after the death of his brother Ethelbert. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z But Thurkil was not the only great chief of the viking type that assisted in expelling the Danes: Olaf the Stout once more appears in Ethelred's service. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Illustrated in colour by M. Ethelred Gray. 4to. Literature for Children 2011-02-02T03:00:21.560Z “Abide by his words, Ethelred,” cried one of the others. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Ethelred was unable to take up his cue, being choked by laughter. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Ethelred, king of the Northumbrians, was slain by his own people. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z The garrisons, we are told, were located by Sweyn; this is doubtless an error,—the corps were probably divisions of the viking forces in Ethelred's service. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Meantime in the London Ghetto the unhappy Ethelred P. Wyndhurst found each day a year. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z “Yes; the amulet, the jarl claimed, brought to the wearer the realization of every wish—” began Egwina, and then paused in some dismay, remembering Ethelred. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z At that moment Ethelred was carried forward by the impetus of the trunk, which slid over his shoulders, and cannoned into the stream of people passing through the ticket barrier. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z Lastly, after the above-mentioned battle, and after the Easter of the same year, died king Ethelred, from whose family I derive my origin. Old English Chronicles 2011-10-27T02:00:21.903Z Ethelred came, but the hand of death was upon him. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Mr. Ethelred P. Wyndhurst, whose versatile talents have brought him such social popularity, is rumoured to have budded out in a new direction. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z “She said that she would give it me were the youth and the maiden of the forest the same as the atheling and his sister,” said Ethelred, merrily. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Ethelred was at Mr. Arkwright's school until Easter, but the school doctor wrote and told us that he thought the air on the east coast was too bracing for him. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The implications of a kingly rule that was not in conjunction with the wise was seared on the English and Saxon consciousness by Ethelred II. Good Lords 2010-12-17T13:57:55Z Had he not deserted Ethelred at such an opportune moment, Canute might never have won the English crown. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z She knew, from the wide reading to which Ethelred had stimulated her, that authors appeared before the curtain on first nights. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Take the chain, Ethelred, and may it bring to pass thy every wish.” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Sorry to keep you waiting, Cousin Jasmine," he said genially, "but I had to give young Ethelred a lamming for being such a beastly little cheat. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z He was known as Ethelred the Unready - not because of a lack of military preparation but because he was uncounselled or "unread". Good Lords 2010-12-17T13:57:55Z He was evidently one of those who entered Ethelred's service when peace was made; but during the closing years of the conflict, he was doubtless fighting for Canute. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred was born in Brazil of an English engineer and a Spanish beauty, who performed brilliantly on the violin. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z I am Ethelred, the youth who beheld thee in the forest with King Alfred. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Jasmine supposed it might be tactless to observe that Edred showed no signs of heartbreak, and instead of commenting she enquired sympathetically what Ethelred was going to do. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The King's brother and successor, Ethelred, nevertheless, completed the ecclesiastical building, which some contend was a nunnery. Cathedral Cities of England The new order could not be built on such men as Eadric; by his marriage to Ethelred's daughter he was too closely connected with the old order of things. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z And yet it was hard to give up Ethelred now. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Yet, Ethelred, when once a purpose hath formed itself within my mind, I cannot loosen my hold upon it. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z "No we don't, so shut up," contradicted Ethelred. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The King acquired the name of Ethelred the Unready; for when the Danes attacked the kingdom, instead of being prepared to repel them, he endeavoured to counteract the evil with large sums of money. Cathedral Cities of England It is significant that the comparatively large body of law that was enacted in Ethelred's day was ignored or rejected. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z But it was now not difficult to hunt out Ethelred P. Wyndhurst's address, and she wrote him anew. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Ethelred had conducted himself with so much prowess, and shown himself endowed with so much of executive ability that Alfred had made him ealdorman of Mercia. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Ethelred was a smooth and rather gentle prince, who thought much more of his own easy fortunes than of anything else. The Ifs of History As this only served as a further incentive to fresh invasions, Ethelred eventually compounded with them in 994. Cathedral Cities of England The chief reason for this may have been that Canute was not yet willing to enforce the rigid enactments against heathen practices that were such a distinctive feature of Ethelred's legislation. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z And yet—and yet Ethelred P. Wyndhurst was like Isaac—that characteristic curve of the nose, those thick eyebrows! Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z What then so fitting as that we plight our troth now when all rejoice in the happiness of Ethelred and Ethelfleda?” A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z But on his father's side William was, through Emma's marriage, cousin of King Edward the Confessor, son of the unready Ethelred. The Ifs of History The only benefit that Ethelred's reign conferred upon his subjects was the act of atonement made by Elfrida. Cathedral Cities of England There may be some truth in the story so far as it relates to the King's hostility or incredulity, for Saint Edith was the sister of Canute's old enemy, King Ethelred. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z But long before Ethelred P. Wyndhurst reached Jaffa he knew that only the hope of his father's blessing was keeping him alive. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Besides, I wish to carry the embers, Ethelred. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Kent, then under King Ethelred, was the first place where it took root, and thence it soon spread over the rest of the country. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli As has been said elsewhere, this king came from Denmark especially to punish Ethelred the Unready for having allowed the massacre of Danes, in which the sister of Sweyn had perished. Cathedral Cities of England Meanwhile, the sons of Ethelred and Emma had to wait several years before another opportunity appeared with sufficient promise to tempt the exiles back across the Channel. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z And from all this mass of print the name Ethelred P. Wyndhurst disengaged itself with lurid brilliancy. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z “Come, Ethelred,” he called, to hide his confusion, to the young man who stood by the fire. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Here Ethelred held a council, and Alfred the Great translated the “Consolations of Boethius.” Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands The terrible weak reign of Ethelred II. had earned him the epithet of Unready. Cathedral Cities of England That Ethelred proved an incompetent king is beyond dispute. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Long before her time, at the end of the tenth century, when Ethelred the Unready was King of England, the Viking Olaf Tryggvesson built, according to the Norwegian chroniclers, a vessel 117 ft. in length. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships On the morrow Ethelfleda’s own hands buckled the sword round Ethelred’s waist, while Edward chafed that he must remain. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z K. Ethelred I., smooth face, trampling, gracefully draped cloak, holds fragment of sceptre apparently in right, and something indistinct in left hand. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Similar traces are found in England: Canute, the Dane, when acknowledged King of England, married Emma, the widow of his predecessor, Ethelred. The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy For Ethelred had succeeded to a perilous inheritance. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z And thou hast overthrown their bridge, O thou storm of the sons of Odin, skilful and foremost in the battle, defender of the earth, and restorer of the exiled Ethelred! Old and New London Volume I Worthy to be thy father’s daughter!” said Ethelred, taking the amulet. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z K. Ethelred the Unready, bearded, short figure, trampling, but the trampled figure leans easily on its elbow. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Wells A Description of Its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See The annals from the year 866—that of Ethelred’s ascent of the throne—to the year 887 seem to be the work of one mind. Anglo-Saxon Grammar and Exercise Book with Inflections, Syntax, Selections for Reading, and Glossary In the second year of Ethelred's reign the incursions began: "the great chief Behemoth rose against him with all his companions and engines of war." Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Years after London yielded to Sweyn; then again, in Ethelred's last days, it resisted bravely its enemies; till at last Ethelred, weary of Dane and Saxon, died, and was buried in St. Paul's. Old and New London Volume I Sullenly the one called Ethelred sheathed his sword, resumed his seat, and soon the episode passed from the minds of the party. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z The Danish Queen Emma, daughter of Richard, Duke of Normandy, when she was wife to Ethelred the Unready, and again during her second marriage to Canute, gave the finest embroideries to various abbeys and monasteries. Needlework As Art Gelt was a land tax, first imposed by the Danes in the reign of Ethelred, about A.D. A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time In return Ethelred agreed to pay a heavy tribute and to furnish provisions "the while that they remain among us." Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Similar traces are found in England: Canute, the Dane, when acknowledged King of England, married Emma, the widow of his predecessor Ethelred. The Truth About Woman “None?” shouted the youth Ethelred, springing to his feet. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z This earlier charter is only interesting because it carries the history one point further back; the gift to the monks by King Ethelred was in its consequences far more important. Hampstead and Marylebone The Fascination of London Osthryda, wife of Ethelred our King, Prays that God's peace may keep this House forever. Legends of the Saxon Saints The summer was probably past before Sweyn was ready to proceed against Ethelred. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred came to the English throne at the age of ten. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden “Let us seek the king, and form an army!” shouted Ethelred. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z During the reign of Ethelred "the Unready," the King seems to have been shut up in London while the marauders ravaged the country round. Memorials of Old London Volume I When Sven some years after again landed with redoubled enmity, which was to a certain extent justified, he experienced no effectual resistance whatever; Ethelred had to fly before him and quit the island. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) In London was King Ethelred supported by Thurkil the Tall and his viking bands. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Edmund was murdered; Edwy died of a broken heart; Edward was stabbed and dragged to death at his horse’s heels; and Ethelred lost his kingdom. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Ethelred had remained silent since the king had declared himself, and beyond the greeting given to him had said nothing. A Maid at King Alfred?s Court 2011-09-13T02:00:30.520Z Edgar first recognised the importance of this trade, and no doubt the ill-advised Ethelred, his successor, was well advised in this respect. Memorials of Old London Volume I Ethelred on this attack fell into the greatest distress, mainly because he was not sure of his great nobles. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) The submission of London probably did not come before Ethelred's cowardly behaviour had ruined the hopes of the patriots: he had fled the land. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The elder of these was named Edward, the son of a good queen, Ethelfreda; the other was named Ethelred, the son of the bad queen, Elfrida. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden Give the dates of the Battle of Hastings, and of the reigns of Louis Outremer, Ethelred II, and Edward the Confessor. A Handbook of the English Language In the laws of Ethelred, printed by Thorpe, we find two additions to the list of the gates. Memorials of Old London Volume I Ethelred sought for safety by an alliance with the Duchy of Normandy, then daily rising to greater power. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) Ethelred, meanwhile, continued some weeks longer with Thurkil's fleet; but toward the close of December we find him on the Isle of Wight, where he celebrated Christmas. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Edward had the best claim to the throne, but the intriguing Elfrida endeavored to secure the succession to her own son, Ethelred, a boy about seven years old. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden In 1036, when Harold Harefoot was king, Alfred the son of Ethelred was travelling from Normandy to join his mother at Winchester. Highways and Byways in Surrey A list of tolls paid by foreign ships in the reign of King Ethelred II. shows that the imports were considerable. The History of London After Ethelred's death the lay and spiritual chiefs of England decided to abandon the house of Cerdic for ever, and to recognise Canute as their King. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) They had undertaken to serve the King and defend his country; but now Ethelred had deserted the kingdom, and his subjects had accepted the rule of the invader. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z When little Ethelred saw his brother stabbed and bleeding, and dragged over the rough earth, he began to weep. 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 barrow referred to is called, to p. 169this day, the “coney-garth” or “King’s enclosure,” and Ethelred is supposed to have been buried there. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter Presumably the house was at this stage in the time of King Ethelred, just before the Norman Conquest. The History of London "Thou dost come in right good time with thy trusty dragon-ships, young King," said King Ethelred; "for the Danish robbers are full well entrenched in London town and in my father Edgar's castle." Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times In some way the English lords were called into session; at this meeting preparations were made to recall the fugitive Ethelred. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Elfrida stood in the gateway, holding little Ethelred by the hand. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden She married, at length, one of the kings of England, whose name was Ethelred. William the Conqueror Makers of History Among other tombs there were those of the Saxon Kings Sebbi and Ethelred. The History of London Ethelred was now king, and Alfred was old enough to go to the wars and take command of an army. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. But before Canute's arrangements had all been made, Ethelred appeared in the north country with a formidable host, and Canute was compelled to retire to his ships. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred sought to "engraft the branch of Cerdic upon the stem of Rollo," in the hope of increasing the power of England. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 By this marriage, however, Ethelred hoped to detach the Normans of France from the cause of his enemies, and to unite them to his own. William the Conqueror Makers of History The Londoner of Athelstan and Ethelred was an Anglo-Saxon of a type far in advance of his fierce ancestor who swept the narrow seas and harried the eastern coasts. The History of London And of all his brothers Alfred loved Prince Ethelred best, and when he grew older the two brothers fought side by side against the Danes. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. It was hardly an English army that Ethelred brought up to the Trent in May, 1014. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z At the close of the tenth century King Ethelred II. adopted a course that was destined to have the most memorable consequences. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 His plan succeeded so far as inducing Richard himself, the Duke of Normandy, to espouse his cause, but it did not enable Ethelred to triumph over his enemies. William the Conqueror Makers of History Then, for a time, apparently, the city and cathedral had some repose, until, in 986, King Ethelred quarrelled with the bishop and besieged the town. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See Ethelred and Alfred attempted to recapture it from them, but pouring out of the gates of the town they routed the English forces. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Instead of coming as a returning exile, Ethelred appeared in his kingdom with ships and men. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z And so Ethelred found it, to his cost. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 Ethelred, on the other hand, tried the effect of the most tyrannical cruelty, and the effect was only to arouse his enemies to a more determined and desperate resistance. William the Conqueror Makers of History Rouen was indeed a gathering place for all the northern royalties, for Ethelred II. who had lost the Anglo-Saxon throne, was there as well, with his wife Emma the daughter of the Duke. The Story of Rouen In another battle with them King Ethelred received his death blow, and upon his death, Alfred, who was still a very young man, became king. A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines A Record of High Endeavour and Strange Adventure from 500 B.C. to 1920 A.D. Then suddenly there occurred in England a series of events that placed the fate of Ethelred in Canute's hands. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Now at that time King Ethelred, the son of Edgar, ruled over England, and was a good lord; this winter he sat in London. The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue And Raven The Skald 1875 The origin and end of Emma's interest in Ethelred seems to have been merely ambition. William the Conqueror Makers of History He received instruction there in Christianity from English bishops, and was confirmed in the spring of 995, on which occasion King Ethelred was his sponsor. The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) And on January 5, 1066, King Edward, the son of Ethelred, died. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries William of Malmesbury says that he desired the wealth of the two Danes, and we find that Ethelred actually did exact forfeiture. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z In the spring, when ships sailed from land to land, Gunnlaug prayed King Ethelred for leave to sail somewhither; the king asks what he was about then. The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue And Raven The Skald 1875 In the mean time, the wars and commotions which had driven Ethelred away continued to rage in England, the Saxons gradually gaining ground against the Danes. William the Conqueror Makers of History “But we can shoot sharper and quicker than they,” said Ethelred. The King's Sons Her three children by Ethelred were left in Normandy. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries London alone showed the old determination to resist; here were Ethelred and Edmund with a number of the English magnates. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z King Ethelred welcomed Gunnlaug worthily, and that winter he was with the king, and was held in great honour. The Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue And Raven The Skald 1875 At length the king of the Danes, who had seized the government when Ethelred was expelled, died. William the Conqueror Makers of History A great accession of dignity was granted by King Ethelred. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely A History and Description of the Building with a Short Account of the Monastery and of the See She seems not to have cared at all for them or for the memory of Ethelred; her whole love passed to her new husband and her new children. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries In the early years of the eleventh century only statesmanship of the highest order could have saved the dynasty; but England had neither statesmen nor statesmanship in Ethelred's day. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Wolfere died in 683, and was succeeded by his brother Ethelred, who contributed very largely to the monastery, and secured to it by his interest extraordinary privileges. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents Ethelred and Emma were eager to regain, on any terms, their lost throne. William the Conqueror Makers of History While his brother, King Edward, was on the throne, Ethelred, with his mother, had visited the tomb of S. Etheldreda, and professed great admiration for her character and work. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ely A History and Description of the Building with a Short Account of the Monastery and of the See 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 In April, Canute was back from his march to York and was getting his ships in readiness for further operations, when the death of Ethelred checked his movements. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Ethelred built a house for the abbot, which is now the palace of the bishop, but, excepting for its antiquity, it possesses no features of interest. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents Ethelred's sons by Emma were too young to come forward as leaders yet; and as to Edmund's, they were mere children. William the Conqueror Makers of History He was finally bought off by King Ethelred with £10,000, which he divided among his men. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. He was the son of Ethelred and Emma, and at the Christmas festival of his coronation there was great rejoicing. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries It may be that the Queen had returned with Ethelred, but it is doubtful. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z After a reign of thirty years, Ethelred exchanged the insignia of royalty for the rough garments of a monk, and became abbot of Bardney, in Lincolnshire, where he died, in the year, 716. A Guide to Peterborough Cathedral Comprising a brief history of the monastery from its foundation to the present time, with a descriptive account of its architectural peculiarities and recent improvements; compiled from the works of Gunton, Britton, and original & authentic documents The Saxons then regained their former power, and they sent commissioners to Ethelred to propose his return to England. William the Conqueror Makers of History Encouraged by the death of Sweyn and the youth of Canute, the English recalled Ethelred and for a time the Danes lost the kingdom which their king Sweyn had won. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. The reign of her son Ethelred was weak and unfortunate, and the source of the greatest miseries to the kingdom, especially from the Danes. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March For eight months after the death of Ethelred there was no king of England. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The Song of Maldon is a strange poem to have been written in the reign of Ethelred the Unready. Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature Then followed a long war between Canute and Ethelred. William the Conqueror Makers of History But Edmond, Ethelred's son, took the field with an army and in three months won three victories over the invaders. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Kenred, his son, being then too young to govern, his brother Ethelred succeeded him. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March If Edith was actually Ethelred's daughter, Thurkil's marriage may have been a source of irritation or even supposed danger to Canute and possibly also to the lady's stepmother, the callous Queen Emma. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z In 866, Ethelred, third son of Ethelwulf, succeeded to the crown: in whose reign the Danes committed great ravages through the kingdom. A Museum for Young Gentlemen and Ladies Or, a Private Tutor for Little Masters and Misses Ethelred, on the other hand, proved himself, notwithstanding all his promises, incurably inefficient, cowardly, and cruel. William the Conqueror Makers of History Afterwards Iwar and his brothers invaded England, conquered that country, and avenged their father by putting Ethelred to death by torture. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Albert is also an old Anglo-Saxon name—the same, Lord Melbourne believes, as Ethelred—but it has not been so common nor so much in use since the Conquest. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 When Ethelred arrived in England, he was accompanied according to an Icelandic Saga,49 by King Olaf, of Norway, who assisted him in expelling the Danes from Southwark, and gaining an entrance into the city. London and the Kingdom - Volume I Among other precious things worked into it was an eagle with outstretched wings, the gift of King Ethelred. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Saint Albans With an Account of the Fabric & a Short History of the Abbey Ethelred equally afraid of the violence of the enemy, and the treachery of his own subjects, fled into Normandy, 1013 whither he had sent before him Queen Emma, and her two sons, Alfred and Edward. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John At length Ragnar was taken prisoner by King Ethelred of England and thrown into a pit full of serpents, where he died. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Ethelred, the elder brother of Alfred, had succeeded Ethelwulf, his father, as King. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 10 Little Journeys To The Homes Of Great Teachers For a short while after his return Ethelred displayed a spirit of patriotism and courage beyond any he had hitherto shown. London and the Kingdom - Volume I Among all the kings of Christendom there was never a better, or nobler, or more luckless, an Alfred with the fortune of "Unready" Ethelred. Prince Henry the Navigator, the Hero of Portugal and of Modern Discovery, 1394-1460 A.D. With an Account of Geographical Progress Throughout the Middle Ages As the Preparation for His Work. Olave even made a journey to Andover, where Ethelred resided; and he received the rite of confirmation from the English bishops, as well as many rich presents from the king. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John He received confirmation in the Christian faith the same year, King Ethelred being present, and took a solemn vow, which he never broke, that he would never again molest England and her people. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Meanwhile, the child Ethelred cried out so pitifully at the frightful tragedy which had taken place before his eyes, that his heartless mother turned her rage against him. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It was not long before he again appeared; he was then, however, to meet in the field Ethelred's son, Edmund, whose valour had gained for him the name of Ironside. London and the Kingdom - Volume I While Ethelred stopped to pray for success, Alfred, under the banner of the "White Horse,"—the common standard of the English at that time,—began the attack and won the day. The Leading Facts of English History It is probable, also, that Ethelred, observing the close connections thus maintained among all the Danes, however divided in government or situation, was desirous of forming an alliance with that formidable people. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Ethelred died and great part of England was surrendered without resistance to the Danes. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. Edgar died when her son Ethelred was but seven years of age. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Nor was cowardice the only charge of which Ethelred was guilty. London and the Kingdom - Volume I In these attacks Alfred led one half the army and his brother Ethelred led the other. The Leading Facts of English History Kendred returned the present of the crown to Ceolred, the son of Ethelred; and making a pilgrimage to Rome, passed his life there in penance and devotion. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Likewise on the English side king Ethelred was placed with one part of the host against the Danish kings, and Alured with the other part was appointed to incounter with the earles. Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (6 of 8) The Sixt Booke of the Historie of England Ethelred sent his son across the Channel into England to negotiate with the Anglo-Saxon powers for his own restoration to the throne. King Alfred of England Makers of History At Ethelred's death the Witan who were in London united with the inhabitants of the city in choosing Edmund as his successor. London and the Kingdom - Volume I His tomb remained until the Great Fire, as did that of Ethelred the Unready, next to it. Old St. Paul's Cathedral Edric allured them into his house, where he murdered them; while Ethelred participated in the infamy of the action, by confiscating their estates, and thrusting into a convent the widow of Sigefert. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Ethelred fought with the Danes nine times in one y�ere. Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (6 of 8) The Sixt Booke of the Historie of England An arrangement was accordingly made with them, and Ethelred returned, and a violent civil war immediately ensued between Ethelred and the Anglo-Saxons on the one hand, and Canute and the Danes on the other. King Alfred of England Makers of History The historical part of the plot is founded upon the Invasion of the Danes, in the reign of King Ethelred and Alfred. The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II By the first he had a son called Edward; the second bore him one called Ethelred. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) This was the duke who gave his sister Emma in marriage to Ethelred, king of England, and who thereby formed connections with a country which his posterity was so soon after destined to subdue. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John "Ill it was that Ethelred trusted me to your hands--" she began again. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The family connection will be more apparent to the eye by the following scheme: Ethelred the Saxon. Emma. Canute the Dane. King Alfred of England Makers of History He was one of the petty princes who joined the murderers of King Ethelred. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 This was the condition of Ethelred's nobility, who, by being permitted everything, were never contented. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) Canute was not of a temper to bear this insult; and the king of Scotland soon found, that the sceptre was in very different hands from those of the feeble and irresolute Ethelred. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John 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 It is true that he had older children, whom the Danes might look upon as more properly his heirs; and Emma had also two older children, the sons of Ethelred, in Normandy. King Alfred of England Makers of History Ordulph was also a nephew of King Ethelred, and, according to tradition, was a giant able to stride across a river ten feet wide. From John O'Groats to Land's End Ethelred was recalled, and the Danes retired out of the kingdom; but it was only to return the nest year with a greater and better appointed force. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) His two sons by the second marriage, Anred and Edward, were, immediately upon Ethelred's death, conveyed into Normandy by Queen Emma. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John There was no answer, and Olaf lifted up his clear voice: "Ho, Ethelred's men! here is help against the Danes." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut In the battle that ensued, Ethelred was killed. King Alfred of England Makers of History A tax originally levied by Ethelred II to maintain forces against the Danes. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) England fell to his son Harold, though not without much competition in favor of the sons of Edmund Ironside, while some contended for the right of the sons of Ethelred, Alfred and Edward. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) Customs and tolls were paid here in the time of King Ethelred the Second, that is, in the year 979. As We Are and As We May Be But the Sudbury folk rejoiced to see us, and hailed Ethelred as king very gladly. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The Danes at Reading were re-enforced by these bands, which made the conflict between them and Ethelred's forces more unequal still. King Alfred of England Makers of History Wait till you get to London, for the court of Ethelred himself will very likely be there, and there will be much to see. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Ethelred, abandoned by fortune and his subjects, was forced to fly into Normandy. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) The grand jury, ever since the days of King Ethelred, must consist of twelve at least, and not more than twenty-three. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 Now Ethelred would not stir from London, fearing treachery everywhere. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Taking this view of the subject, Ethelred, instead of going out to battle at the early dawn, collected his officers into his tent, and formed them into a religious congregation. King Alfred of England Makers of History That was the business of Ethelred, our overlord, if he cared to mind the doings of one ship. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Ethelred, A.D. 866On his death, his son Ethelred still held the crown, which he had preoccupied by his rebellion, and which he polluted with a new stain. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) In the year of our Lord's incarnation 979, Ethelred, son of Edgar and Elfrida, obtaining the kingdom, occupied, rather than governed it, for thirty-seven years. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune But Wulfnoth turned viking; and would have nought to do with Ethelred after that. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The two encampments of Alfred and Ethelred seem to have been at some little distance from each other. King Alfred of England Makers of History Ethelred?--he minds naught but Wessex for good reason. Wulfric the Weapon Thane During the reign of this prince and his successors Ethelbert and Ethelred, the people in several parts of England seem to have withdrawn from the kingdom of Wessex, and to have revived their former independency. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Bohn's Edition. xiii This is copied almost verbatim from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. xiv The account is taken almost verbatim from Florence of Worcester. xv Children of Ethelred. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune So Ethelred left him alone, and Swein would not disturb him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The Danes advanced to attack him, expecting that, as he was not sustained by Ethelred's division of the army, he would be easily overpowered and driven from his post. King Alfred of England Makers of History I came with Thormod for more men, for Ethelred the King is growing strong against you. Wulfric the Weapon Thane These statements are practically supported by Ethelred L. Taunton, an authoritative writer, whose sympathy with Roman monasticism is very strong. A Short History of Monks and Monasteries And for Alfgar and Ethelgiva, they lived to see a their children's children, and peace upon Israel, surviving until the close of the reign of Edward the Confessor, the son of Ethelred and Emma. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune The gates were shut, and there was a strong guard along the ramparts on either side, and we halted and summoned the townsfolk to surrender to Ethelred in peace. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Alfred himself felt an extreme and feverish anxiety at Ethelred's delay. King Alfred of England Makers of History I told Ethelred the king of England all that I had learned, and he was troubled. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Four years after, Sweyn, King of Denmark, to revenge the death of his subjects, invades England; and, after battles fought and much cruelty exercised, he subdues the whole kingdom, forcing Ethelred to fly into Normandy. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings Gifted with a subtle genius and persuasive eloquence, he had obtained a complete ascendency over the mind of the weak Ethelred, while he surpassed even that treacherous monarch in perfidy and cruelty. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune "Ethelred our king should have no mistrust of the man who brought him home," I said coldly, having no doubt who made the first jealousy of Olaf. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Such is the commonly received opinion of the death of Ethelred. King Alfred of England Makers of History "Ethelred the King is at Reading," he said; "let us go and speak to him of this matter." Wulfric the Weapon Thane Ethelred dies, and his son Edmond Ironside succeeds; but, Canutus returning with fresh forces from Denmark, after several battles, the kingdom is parted between them both. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings Ethelred was anxious for his favourite; the traitor himself was studying how to meet the accusation; the Prince was furious, and was striving in vain to repress his surging passions, the others were perplexed. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune 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 Ethelred received a wound, either in this battle or in some of the smaller contests and collisions which followed it, under the effects of which he pined and lingered for some months, and then died. King Alfred of England Makers of History Yet," said Ethelred, "these men are not such great chiefs, as it seems. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Hardicanute, the last Danish king, dying without issue, Edward, son of Ethelred, is chosen king. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings Emma and her children, as also Edwy, the son of Ethelred by his first wife, were the chief mourners, nay, the only real ones. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune I would that Ethelred and Eadmund had been wise as he, for by forgiveness they would have won men to them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelred, worn down, probably, with the anxiety and depression which the situation of his kingdom brought upon him, lingered for a time, and then died, and Alfred was by general consent called to the throne. King Alfred of England Makers of History Thormod was with Halfden in Wessex, where they had made a landing to keep Ethelred, our Wessex overlord, from sending to our help. Wulfric the Weapon Thane In the time of Ethelred, it was equal in weight to our threepence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 17, No. 472, January 22, 1831 In the course of a day or two Ethelred the Unready was buried by Archbishop Lyfing in St. Paul's minster, with the assistance of the cathedral body. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune It was but a few weeks before it was plain that Wessex alone and London stood fast for Ethelred. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It was a matter of moment to find a safe and secure place of deposit for the body of Ethelred, who, as a Christian slain in contending with pagans, was to be considered a martyr. King Alfred of England Makers of History Ethelred had left us alone, and already in the hearts of men grew up the thought that the strong hand of the Dane meant peace. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Ethelwulf died in 858, and eight years later only two sons, Ethelred and Alfred, were left to cope with the Danish invaders. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 But many Englishmen have given their allegiance to Canute, who now professes himself a Christian, saying they will not serve Ethelred any more. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune A fine overlord, forsooth," said the Dane; "maybe one would think of it had he been a second Alfred--but Ethelred the Unredy! King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut At length Ethelred fell, and his son Edmund, who was at the time of his death one of his generals, succeeded him. King Alfred of England Makers of History As for Ethelred, he is no more to us. Wulfric the Weapon Thane It was cut out to commemorate the magnificent victory of Ethelred the Unready and Alfred over the Danes at Ashdown in 871. What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association We groaned in the bitterness of our hearts--O Ethelred, son of Edgar, hast thou forgotten all truth and mercy?--thou, the son of Edgar the Magnanimous? Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune All his life has Godwine been bidden to hate the house of Ethelred of Wessex. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut His brothers Edward and Alfred, the two remaining sons of Ethelred, were with their mother in Normandy. King Alfred of England Makers of History So at his advice I went, and I found Guthrum in Ethelred's great house, where he sat in little state, doing justice in open hall where many citizens were gathered. Wulfric the Weapon Thane Alfred the Great, who was the youngest son of Ethelwolf, king of the West Saxons, succeeded to the crown on the death of his brother Ethelred, in the year 871, being then twenty-two years old. The Grammar of English Grammars About a hundred horsemen, gaily caparisoned, appeared, and in the midst, with equal numbers of his guard preceding and following, rode Ethelred the king. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune 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 Ethelred hoped by this alliance to obtain Richard's assistance in enabling him to recover his kingdom. King Alfred of England Makers of History They will settle down, and never will East Anglia pass from Danish hands, even if Ethelred of Wessex makes headway enough to be owned as overlord of England by them. Wulfric the Weapon Thane In this year Ethelred fought nine pitched battles with the Danes. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook "Will you not obey?" shouted the weak Ethelred, and stamped in impotent anger on the floor. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune 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 There was in those days a certain stronghold or castle on the River Thames, about forty miles west from London, which was not far from the confines of Ethelred's dominions. King Alfred of England Makers of History On the north side is a slab of Purbeck marble which may have replaced the original memorial of King Ethelred, who was buried in the older church. Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter If Ethelred were to know how he is regarded by the historian who pens these lines, he would kick the foot-board out of his casket, and bite himself severely in four places. Comic History of England Ethelred has returned, and is again king; he has promised to amend his evil ways, and to be ruled by faithful and wise counsellors. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Almost then did Olaf make up his mind to leave England, but he pitied Ethelred, who turned to him again in this new trouble, and he did not go. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Another, that Alfred exerted his strength and his valor in vain, and was saved from defeat and destruction only by the intervention of Ethelred, bringing with him the blessing of Heaven. King Alfred of England Makers of History “You will allow me to remark, Sir Ethelred, that so far I have had no opportunity to give you assurances of any kind.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Queen Emma, the widow of Ethelred, now began to set her cap for Canute, and thus it happened that her sons again became the heirs to the throne at her marriage, A.D. Comic History of England The reign of Ethelred the Unready, from his accession, after the murder of his innocent brother, until the scene depicted in the nineteenth chapter of the tale, was a tragedy ever deepening. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune 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 Some ingenious antiquarians think they find evidence that this gigantic profile was made to commemorate the victory obtained by Alfred and Ethelred over the Danes at the ancient �scesdune. King Alfred of England Makers of History The Assistant Commissioner answered very readily: “As he seemed very anxious to get back to his wife in the shop I let him go, Sir Ethelred.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Ethelred was but ten years old when he began reigning. Comic History of England There were present Ethelred himself, his irrepressible son, the traitor Edric, the bishop, the sheriff of the shire, and the reeve of the borough, with the captain of the hus-carles, or royal guard. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Nor did I ever see Ethelred our king alive again. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut It was his brother Ethelred, as has already been stated, whom Alfred immediately succeeded. King Alfred of England Makers of History “Yes, Sir Ethelred,” said the Assistant Commissioner, pressing deferentially the extended hand. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Ethelred was a cowardly king, who liked to wear the implements of war on holidays, and learn to crochet and tat in time of war. Comic History of England Two circumstances that happened in connexion with him, in this reign of Ethelred, made a great noise. A Child's History of England 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 At last, Ethelred, having finished his devotional services, came forth from his camp at the head of his division, and advanced vigorously to his faltering brother's aid. King Alfred of England Makers of History “You shall not be troubled with them, Sir Ethelred,” the Assistant Commissioner began, with a calm and untroubled assurance. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale He foretold that Ethelred would have a stormy reign, with sleet and variable winds, changing to snow. Comic History of England To coax these sea-kings away, the weak Ethelred paid them money; but, the more money he paid, the more money the Danes wanted. A Child's History of England On the eve of St. George's day, Ethelred sent for me to his chamber, for he would speak with me. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The historians say that Alfred was very unwilling to assume the crown when the death of Ethelred presented it to him. King Alfred of England Makers of History I am keeping clear of details, Sir Ethelred.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale In order to strengthen his feeble forces, Ethelred allied himself, in 1001, to Richard II., Comic History of England In the four following short reigns, of Ethelwulf, and his sons, Ethelbald, Ethelbert, and Ethelred, they came back, over and over again, burning and plundering, and laying England waste. A Child's History of England "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 In looking forward to Ethelred's approaching death, the people, accordingly, began to turn their eyes to Alfred as his successor. King Alfred of England Makers of History The tone of Sir Ethelred was deepened, full of conviction. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Having returned cheerily from Ethelred's rather tardy funeral, the people took oath, some of them under Edmund and some under Canute. Comic History of England Elfrida had a son, named Ethelred, for whom she claimed the throne; but Dunstan did not choose to favour him, and he made Edward king. A Child's History of England So came the strong hand that Ethelred our dying king had foretold, and sure and lasting peace lay fair before England. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut They at length so far recruited their strength, and intimidated and discouraged their foes, whose king and nominal leader, Ethelred, was now less able than ever to resist them, as to take the field again. King Alfred of England Makers of History “You forget, Sir Ethelred, that strictly speaking we know nothing positively—as yet.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale He was called by Dunstan "Ethelred the Unready," and had a faculty for erring more promptly than any previous king. Comic History of England If Ethelred had had the heart to emulate the courage of this noble archbishop, he might have done something yet. A Child's History of England And when I said that she would fly to Ethelred the king, the old nurse laughed strangely to herself. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut This was done after our Lord's Nativity 680, the sixth year of King Ethelred. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle “He would, would he?” muttered the proud head of Sir Ethelred from its lofty elevation. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale When Emma, the wife of King Ethelred, and mother of Edward the Confessor, was accused of a guilty familiarity with Alwyn, Bishop of Winchester, she cleared her character in this manner. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 The Danes had spread themselves so widely over England, that it was come so far that King Ethelred had departed from the country, and had gone south to Valland. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Then it was that I looked on Ethelred for the first time, and I had thought that a king should have been more kingly than he. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The same year King Edward abolished the Danegeld which King Ethelred imposed. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Pray, Sir Ethelred, don’t put that unjust interpretation on my remarks.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale "She married Orlando—or Gamelyn, or Alfred, or Athelstane, or Ethelred, or somebody,—and, whoever it was, they lived happily ever afterward," I said, morosely. The Cords of Vanity A Comedy of Shirking King Ethelred was very anxious to get possession of the bridge, and he called together all the chiefs to consult how they should get the bridge broken down. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway Yet it was a weary waiting for one knew not what; and Ethelred the king grew moody and despairing as the days went on, and there seemed to be no help. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And Ethelred, ealdor of the Mercians, died; and King Edward took possession of London, and of Oxford, and of all the lands which owed obedience thereto. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Sir Ethelred shifted one hand under his coat tails, and tilting back his head, looked at him steadily. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Emma, daughter of Richard the Fearless, wife of Ethelred the Unready and Knut; invites her sons to claim the throne of England. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II King Ethelred ordered a great assault; but the Danes defended themselves bravely, and King Ethelred could make nothing of it. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway So, before the evening came we knew that London was once more in the hands of Ethelred, and the bells were ringing to welcome back an English king to English land. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut In this same year succeeded Ethelred Etheling, his brother, to the government; and he was afterwards very readily, and with great joy to the counsellors of England, consecrated king at Kingston. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Some forty minutes Sir Ethelred, in a house of bad repute called Continental Hotel, closeted in a room which by-the-by I took for the night. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale His daughter Emma is often mentioned in English history as the wife of Ethelred the Unready, and afterward of Knut. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II Their sister was Queen Emma, whom the English king Ethelred had married; and their sons were Edmund, Edward the Good, Edwy, and Edgar. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway There was high feasting in London town that night, and Ethelred deemed that England was already won. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then succeeded Ethelred, his brother, to the kingdom, and held it five years. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle For the rest, Sir Ethelred, the indignation of this man Verloc had left nothing in doubt—nothing whatever. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Ethelred the Unready died helpless a thousand years ago. The Call of the Twentieth Century An Address to Young Men King Canute came to England the summer that King Ethelred died, and had many battles with Ethelred's sons, in which the victory was sometimes on one side, sometimes on the other. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway "Here is gold enough to buy a good fleet for Ethelred," said Olaf thoughtfully. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The same year died Wulfere, and Ethelred succeeded to the government. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle “I think not, Sir Ethelred, unless I were to enter into details which—” “No. No details, please.” The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Late in the summer, Olaf crossed into Hampshire, and now at last King Ethelred was roused, for the invaders threatened not only the royal city of Andover but also the royal person. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age King Canute then drove all Ethelred's sons out of England. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway "You take the Danelagh, and I the rest, and we will keep Ethelred for a puppet overlord." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut In the tide of health, the youthful monarch, offspring of Ethelred! ruled well his subjects; the Welsh and the Scots, and the Britons also, Angles and Saxons relations of old. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Then Ethelred the Unready, Ethelred Evil-counsel, advised himself to fulfil his name, and the curse which Dunstan had pronounced against him at the baptismal font. Hereward, the Last of the English For some unknown reason Ethelred laid siege to Rochester, and, failing to take the town, ravaged the lands of the bishopric. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age So says Sigvat:— "Now all the sons of Ethelred Were either fallen, or had fled: Some slain by Canute,—some they say, To save their lives had run away." Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway 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 And King Ethelred received him at episcopal hands, and honoured him with royal presents. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Their grandmother, Uchtred's wife, was Ethelred, Evil-Counsel's daughter, King Edward of London's sister; and I have heard that this girl's grandfather was their son,—but died young,—or was killed with his father. Hereward, the Last of the English Tempted by the great sums of money that had been extorted from the English, Sweyn returned again and again, and at last succeeded in expelling Ethelred from the land. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age It is known to all men in this country that King Ethelred, my father, was udal-born to this kingdom, both after the old and new law of inheritance. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway But Ethelred holds me as a traitor; and while Edric Streone is at his side I will not have aught to do with him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut This year died Elfgive, the lady, relict of King Ethelred and of King Canute, on the second before the nones of March. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle He had murdered, or at least caused to be murdered, horribly, Alfred the Etheling, King Ethelred's son and heir-apparent, when it seemed his interest to support the claims of Hardicanute against Harefoot. Hereward, the Last of the English "And for what reason should King Ethelred send such a gift to me who have done him no good service, but have only been despoiling his lands and disturbing his peaceful subjects?" Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Edward, Ethelred's son, was king of England after his brother Hardacanute. Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway 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 In this year was Ethelred consecrated king, on the Sunday fortnight after Easter, at Kingston. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Under the rule of his son Ethelred, it regained the pre-eminence it had enjoyed under the Romans as a commercial centre. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers "King Ethelred does not doubt that you will take the gold," said he. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Kendred returned the present of the crown to Ceolred, the son of Ethelred, and making a pilgrimage to Rome, passed his life there in penance and devotion. The History of England, Volume I The townsfolk made a great feast in Colchester for us that night, and next day Olaf called the headmen and set all in order for Ethelred the king. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And I bid thee, brother Ethelred, and my sisters, Kyneburga and Kyneswitha, for the release of your souls, that you be witnesses, and that you subscribe it with your fingers. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Alfred himself had undertaken the task of guarding Exeter and the coasts of Devonshire and South Wales, where he wintered, leaving Ethelred to pursue Hasting. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers And I charge you to thank King Ethelred for his generosity. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age This was the duke who gave his sister Emma in marriage to Ethelred, King of England, and who thereby formed connexions with a country which his posterity was so soon after destined to subdue. The History of England, Volume I "Ethelred is king," she answered; "but I speak of time to come." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelred, king of the Mercians, in the meantime, overran the land of Kent. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle But full of many crimes, which I restrain'd: Edward his son, and lastly Ethelred. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8 But under the wretched Ethelred there was no attempt made to prevent the more fearful desolation of other parts of the kingdom. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Ethelred, equally afraid of the violence of the enemy and the treachery of his own subjects, fled into Normandy, whither he had sent before him Queen Emma and her two sons, Alfred and Edward. The History of England, Volume I But he had no liking for Ethelred, which was not wonderful, seeing that Wulfnoth his father had not a good word to say for him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Elwald, having banished Ethelred from his territory, seized on his kingdom, and reigned ten winters. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle King Edward the Martyr assassinated by command of his mother-in-law, Elfrida; Ethelred the Unready succeeds. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) It was no great news to King Ethelred, however. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age The fleet of Ethelred, Edgar's son, must have been short of one thousand ships; yet the Saxon Chronicle, p. The History of England, Volume I "Come, therefore, and take Ethelred out of his hands," Olaf said. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut When he came to the city, the population would not submit; but held their ground in full fight against him, because therein was King Ethelred, and Thurkill with him. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Ethelred returns to England; he battles with the Danes, under Sweyn's son, Canute, who is driven from the country. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) But Ethelred was a man of quite another stamp from the valiant Earldorman of East Anglia, and he adopted the fatal system of looking to gold to do the work of steel. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Olave even made a journey to Andover, where Ethelred resided, and he received the rite of confirmation from the English bishops, as well as many rich presents from the king. The History of England, Volume I And then the citizens would speak little among themselves of their thraldom to the Danes, and much of their welcome to Ethelred and their own share in the business when the bridge had been broken. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And in the same year King Edward abolished the tribute, which King Ethelred had before imposed: that was in the nine-and-thirtieth year after he had begun it. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle The Danes, however, reinforced by Guthrum with new troops from over the sea, within a fortnight resumed offensive operations, and at Merton, two months later, Ethelred was mortally wounded. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) Olaf paid him his price in gold of Ethelred's coinage, and sent the pony away in charge of one of his servants. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age His two sons by the second marriage, Alfred and Edward, were immediately, upon Ethelreds death, conveyed into Normandy by Queen Emma. The History of England, Volume I For we went through the fair land of Kent with our Norsemen and the new levies, and brought back all the folk to Ethelred. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then came King Ethelred home, in Lent, to his own people; and he was gladly received by them all. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Meanwhile the Danes had resumed their predatory excursions, and in the winter of 870-871 Ethelred accompanied by Alfred attacked them at Reading, but after an initial victory was repulsed. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) When we were at King Sweyn's inheritance feast the oath that Sweyn made was, that he meant to fare across the seas to England and drive King Ethelred from his realm. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age King Ethelred and his cowardly, selfish Court were well satisfied with this expedient, and the tax called Danegeld was laid upon the people, in order to raise a fund for buying off the enemy. A Book of Golden Deeds 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 But King Ethelred with his full force came to Lindsey before they were ready; and they plundered and burned, and slew all the men that they could reach. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle The fourth son of Ethelwulf," he writes, "was Ethelred, who, after the death of Ethelbert, succeeded to the kingdom, and was also my grandfather's grandfather. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) Ethelred was but ten years old on his coronation at Kingston. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age "Thou dost come in right good time with thy trusty dragon-ships, young king," said King Ethelred; "for the Danish robbers are full well entrenched in London town and in my father Edgar's castle." The Junior Classics — Volume 7 Stories of Courage and Heroism Thine was the strong arm That Ethelred sought for; Back to his lost land Thou the king leddest. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "I am sure I would rather have a good bow with arrows" said Ethelred. Fifty Famous People Four days later, Ethelred and Alfred with their forces were attacked on Ashdown near White Horse Hill; after a heavy slaughter the Danes were out to flight. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) The bishop then led Olaf to the court at Andover, where Ethelred received him with every honour and enriched him with royal gifts. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age So a great English nobleman, called Earl Godwin, set up as king, Edward, one of those sons of Ethelred the Unready who had been sent away to Normandy. Young Folks' History of England So it seemed most likely that the next thing would be that he would march on us, and Ethelred gathered all the forces to him here in London that he could, against his coming. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The descendants of the Viking Rollo ruled in France as Dukes of Normandy; and Saxon England, misguided by Ethelred the Unready and harassed by Danish pirates, was slipping swiftly and surely under Northern rule. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days But the misconduct of Ethelred was incurable; and on his resuming the government, he discovered the same incapacity, indolence, cowardice, and credulity which had so often exposed him to the insults of his enemies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) At the confirmation of Olaf, which took place with great pomp, King Ethelred himself was present, and even stood sponsor. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age He became a Christian, and married Emma, Ethelred's widow, though she was much older than himself. Young Folks' History of England 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 The boy wore his letters as though they had been bracelets from the hands of Ethelred. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Edric allured them into his house, where he murdered them; while Ethelred participated in the infamy of the action by confiscating their estates and thrusting into a convent the widow of Sigefert. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) Olaf lived for many weeks at Andover, as King Ethelred's friendly guest, and before he left to join his ships he signed a treaty in which he engaged never again to invade England. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age So when in the year 1042 the last of them died, Edward, the son of the Saxon Ethelred, was elected king. Famous Men of the Middle Ages 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 Bishop Edmund and many Saxon nobles were killed, and King Ethelred so severely wounded that he expired a few days later, April 23rd, 871, having reigned for five years. The Dragon and the Raven His two sons by the second marriage, Alfred and Edward, were, immediately upon Ethelred's death, conveyed into Normandy by Queen Emma. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) Ethelred believed that he had now rid his kingdom of all danger from the vikings. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Some great battles were fought, and Alfred's elder brother Ethelred, king of the West Saxons, was killed. Famous Men of the Middle Ages See here, Redwald, when you are tired of the ways of Ethelred's crew, come to me again, and we will plan together. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Thus, then, although the people regretted King Ethelred, there was a general feeling of hope and joy when Alfred took his place on the throne. The Dragon and the Raven After various repulses and successes Sweyn takes nearly the whole of England; King Ethelred and his Queen flee to her brother Richard, Duke of Normandy. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) It was an expedition greater than any that Brihtnoth had ever met with steel or Ethelred with gold, and its purpose was one of deliberately planned invasion and conquest. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Ethelred left a son named Edmund Ironside who was a very brave soldier. Famous Men of the Middle Ages "I am going to see Ethelred," he said, "for I think that I can take the bridge." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelbert reigned but a short time, and at his death Ethelred, his next brother, ascended the throne. The Dragon and the Raven It stands in my memory how well craft served him when he had deserted my father for Ethelred and then became tired of the Englishman. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest It chanced that rumours had reached him concerning a certain viking who called himself Ole, and who was said to have won great renown in the realm of King Ethelred. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age This Bell Tower, with a gateway and a wall or so, is all that remains of a Benedictine abbey which was built by the Bishop of Worcester in the reign of Ethelred. The Slowcoach Ethelred was sorely downcast, even to weeping," he told us, "and so had almost given up hope of taking London. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelred and Alfred listened attentively to all that was said on both sides, and then gave their judgment. The Dragon and the Raven As he bared his head, they could even distinguish his face with its large elegantly-formed features and Ethelred's prominent chin. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest I have heard that King Ethelred is but a youth -- five years younger than myself -- that he is not a fighting man, but a weak fool. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age The next day we went as far as the Royal Palace of Woodstock, where King Ethelred formerly held a Parliament, and enacted certain laws. Travels in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and Fragmenta regalia; or, Observations on Queen Elizabeth, her times and favourites For the words of dying Ethelred came back to me--his foretelling of the strong hand followed by the wise. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut They presently approached Reading, where there was a royal fortress, in which King Ethelred and his brother Alfred were residing. The Dragon and the Raven Did I not live even as a lordless man the while that Ethelred remained upon the throne? The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest The fact that he was of royal birth was held a secret until long after his invasion of England and his subsequent friendship with King Ethelred. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age He even made court visits to King Ethelred; one visit to him at Andover of a very serious nature. Early Kings of Norway I remembered that Ethelred himself had spoken of the sword, and how I had made his face fall when he heard that it was lost. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelred was much regretted by his people, but the accession of Alfred increased their hopes of battling successfully against the Danes. The Dragon and the Raven But what sense to continue at that after Ethelred was dead, and the valor of his son was to that degree exalted as if he had sprung from Alfred? The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest All wondered at this great vow, for not many had heard even the name of King Ethelred. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Now, at that time King Ethelred, the son of Edgar, ruled over England, and was a good lord; the winter he sat in London. The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda 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 Although wise and brave, King Ethelred had been scarcely the monarch for a warlike people in troubled times. The Dragon and the Raven "Now is it clear to all men why a bloody cloud was hung over the land in the year that Ethelred came to the throne," she said. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest After the death of Edgar came the short reign of Edward the Martyr, whose murder at Corfe Castle brought about the fall of Dunstan and the enthronement of Ethelred. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age Ethelred was delighted with their spirit, and rejoiced at the violence his nephews offered him; accepting an abominable wrong as though it were the richest of benefits. The Danish History, Books I-IX Then Ethelred made up his mind and listened to Olaf's counsel. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut But Ethelred acknowledged the supremacy of Alfred, consulted him upon all occasions of importance, and issued all his edicts and orders in the king's name. The Dragon and the Raven At least once, my lord, Ethelred's wilfulness has shown in his son, when he set aside the King's command to take possession of Sigeferth's widow and her estates. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest I was born in England, in the reign of Ethelred II. A journey from this world to the next — Volume 2 This man was counselled by the elders to celebrate the rites of marriage, and he wooed Thyra, the daughter of Ethelred, the king of the English, for his wife. The Danish History, Books I-IX That had but brought on them hardships and a stronger garrison, while Ethelred wavered and would not come. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Another great fleet of the East Angles and Northumbrians sailed up the Thames, and landing, the Northmen marched across to the Severn, but were defeated and destroyed by Ethelred of Mercia. The Dragon and the Raven Steel to turn against the Danes, Ethelred had a right to require; and steel my father was ready to pay. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Little, therefore, had Olaf to say to Ethelred when they met, nor would he go on board the English ship, but Ethelred must come to him. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then Ethelred our king must needs fly from his throne, and leave the land to its Danish master. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut At last Ethelred gathered what few men would follow him from Normandy and sailed to go to Southampton, and so to Winchester. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut King Ethelred was a man of a pleasant face, but marked by care and by long vigils and rigorous fastings. The Dragon and the Raven But Ethelred demanded gold, and the Lord of Ivarsdale would not stoop to bribe. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest To him Ethelred had fled at the last and there, too, were the queen and the athelings, good Abbot Elfric of Peterborough, and a few more of the court, besides myself. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "I will go to Ethelred the king," she answered. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut The men on Ethelred's ships had all they could do to save their vessels from being stove in by the heavier woodwork when it was swept down among them. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Ethelred wore his hair parted in the middle, and falling low on each side of the face, but Alfred's was closely cut. The Dragon and the Raven And I think it was Ethelred's temper that moved him to spend an energy, much better directed against the Pagans, in laying waste two of his own shires. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest Ethelred saw that, and as soon as his men were on board again the word was passed that attack on the bridge should be made by every vessel that could reach it. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Yet I saw him now and then, and ever would he rail at Ethelred the king, who sat still and left the Danish thingmen in possession of the eastern strongholds even yet. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut And when the ship drew near, we saw that she bore the banner of Ethelred himself. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "If there were no Ethelred--" said the earl, and stopped. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Then there was no longer any doubt concerning the position of Ethelred's son. The Ward of King Canute; a romance of the Danish conquest |
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