his reign, [163];
attacks upon him, [163];
his struggle with and defeat of Penda of Mercia, [181], [188], [189], [190], [191], [243] n.;
marries Eanfled, daughter of Edwin, [167];
dedicates his daughter Elfled to a religious life, [xxxiii], [188], [189];
his daughter Alchfled married to Peada, son of Penda, [180], [191];
sends Cedd to convert the East Saxons, [182], [183];
endows monasteries, [188], [189], [190], [191];
instructed by the Scots, [194];