Chapter 16 No.16

How the Men of Wessex fought the Danes

Right heartily did Alfred welcome Wulnoth after he had heard his story, and warm were the words of praise which he spoke of Wahrmund the Dane; and of him he said these words-

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend." And when Wulnoth heard that he answered-

"No