Note 931 — Chapter VI · THE DANISH KINGS IN ENGLAND.[818] 1017–1042.
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Prior Godfrey (Satirical Poets, ii. 148) thus sums up his character;
“Quique cruentus erat et in hostes prædo superbus,
In sibi subjectos regis habebat opus.
Mensæ sæpe suæ convivia festa relinquens,
Pauperibus monachis intererat socius.
Post posita pompa turbæ mediator agentis,
Conservus servis serviit ille Dei.”