One onely vice did Alurede disgrace.
11.
I the fourth sonne of Ethelwolfus king,
Twice tenne and eight I wore the Saxon crowne,
For martial feates I had a greate renowne,
My gouernaunce was good in euery thing,
I rulde my realme to euery man’s liking,
My stature tall, my face did neuer frowne,
My learning did deserue a lawrell crowne,[1226]
My wisedome and my iustice purchast fame,