And
that will have been brought to pass by the wisdom of Ina, whose
even laws are held the wisest that the race of Hengist has ever
known.
It is in my mind that the lesson of the wisdom of equal rights for
all men, whether conquered or conqueror, is one that will bide with
us in the days to come, and be our pride.
Now it seems that I have told my story so far as any will care to
hear it. But if there has been aught worth telling it has centered
round that one who took me from the jaws of the wild wolf in the
Andredsweald. First in my heart, and first in the hearts of his
people now at last, must be set the name of my foster father,
Owen--the Prince of Cornwall.
THE END.
NOTES.
i The national weapon. A heavy blade between sword and dagger,
with curved back and straight edge, fitted for almost any use.
ii The fine to be paid in amends for an open "manslaying" in
quarrel or feud.
iii The ancient Welsh province now represented by the county of
Glarnorgan.
iv Tribute due to an overlord by the settlers.
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