Ealhswith

But if ever by God's mercy he was relieved from this infirmity for a single day or night, yet the fear and dread of that dreadful malady never left him, but rendered him almost useless, as he thought, for every duty, whether human or divine.

The sons and daughters which he had by his wife above-mentioned were Ethel fled the eldest, after whom came Edward, then Ethelgyva, then Ethelswitha, then Ethelwerd, besides those who died in their infancy, one of whom was Edmund.

Ethel fled, when she arrived at a marriageable age, was united to Ethered, Earl of Mercia.

Ethelgyva also was dedicated to God, and submitted to the rules of a monastic life.

Books in both languages, namely Latin and Saxon, were both read in the school.

They also learned to write, so that before they were of an age to practice manly arts, namely hunting and such pursuits as befit noblemen, they became studious and clever in the liberal arts.

Edward and Ethelswitha were bred up in the king's court, and received great attention from their attendants and nurses.

Nay, they continue to this day with the love of all about them, and showing affability, and even gentleness towards all, both natives and foreigners, and in complete subjection to their father.