Note 1220 — Chapter IX · THE REIGN OF EADWARD FROM THE RETURN OF GODWINE TO THE DEATH OF EADWARD THE ÆTHELING.[921] 1052–1057. (continued 2)

These two brother monks and Bishops remind one of the opening of the Ormulum;

“Nu, broþerr Wallterr, broþerr min

Affterr þe flæshess kinde;

And broþerr min i Crisstenndom

Þurrh fulluhht and þurrh trowwþe;

And broþerr min i Godess hus

Ȝet o þe þride wise.”

Æthelwine, according to Simeon, had administered the Bishoprick of Durham under his brother.