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Rh this world through the glory of his miracles, even as the blessed Gregory relateth in the book of dialogues.

485. This year Ælla fought with the Welch near Mearcredes-burnan-stede.

488. This year Æsc succeeded to the kingdom, and reigned over the Kentish men 24 years.

490. This year Ælla and Cissa besieged Andredes-cester, and they slew all the inhabitants, so that not one Briton was left there.

"At this time the blessed Mamercus, Bishop of Vienne, appointed the solemn Rogation Litany."

495. This year two Aldermen, Cerdic and his son Cynric, arrived in Britain with five ships at the place which is called Cerdices-ora (near Yarmouth), and the same day they fought with the Welch. And Cerdic was the son of Elesa, Elesa of Esla, Esla of Giwis, Giwis of Wig, Wig of Freawine, Freawine of Freothogar, Freothogar of