Note 41 — Chapter I · SAXON AND WELSH TRADITIONS.
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I borrow from Hermann Müller’s instructive work, Der Lex Salica und der Lex Angliorum et Werinorum Alter und Heimat, p. 269, the following chronological notices of the Franks in their relations to the Roman empire:—
A.D. 250. Franks, the inhabitants of marshes, become known by their predatory excursions.
280. Franks, transplanted to Asia, return.
287. Franks occupy Batavia; are expelled.
291. Franks in the Gallic provinces.
306. Constantine chastises the Franks. They enjoy consideration in the service of Rome.
340. Wars and treaties with the Franks.
356. Julian treats with the Franks on the lower Rhine.
358. He treats with Franks in Toxandria.
359. Salic Franks in Batavia.
395. Stilicho treats with the Franks.
408. The Vandals invading Gaul are defeated by the Franks.
414. War with the Franks.
416. The Franks possess the Rhine-land.
437. Chlojo bursts into Gaul and takes Cambray.