Athelstan crushed the revolt in the long peninsula of Westwealas, stretching toward the great ocean, ensuring peace. With the leaders of Gwent, Dyfed, and Powys frequent visitors to our court, the seven-year period from 930 was one of relative quiet. Our retinue, constantly on the move in search of food, stayed, for the most part, in West Seax. King Alfred had ruled with a small group of advisers, but my nephew’s Witan grew bigger due to the expansion of the kingdom.
The King set great store by education, founding a chapel school and contacting Frankia and other countries overseas. The academy produced fine manuscripts and trained scholars. This learning helped to expedite the formulation of six law codes.
I have spent much of my tale relating how Athelstan became King and my part in thi
