A. 728. When six years were fulfilled he went to Rome, and Ethelard received the kingdom of the West Saxons. In the first year of his reign he made war against Oswy.[39]
A. 729. At the end of one year a comet appeared, and the holy bishop Egbert died.
A. 731. After two years, Osric king of Northumberland died and Ceolwulf succeeded to the kingdom.
FOOTNOTES:
[39] Should be Oswald king of Northumberland.
Chap. XIV.—Of the acts of king Ethelbald.
A. 733. Two years after these things, king Ethelbald received under his dominion the royal vill which is called Somerton. The same year the sun was eclipsed.
A. 734. After the lapse of one year, the moon appeared as if stained with spots of blood, and by the same omen Tatwine and Bede[40] departed this life.