Duke Ulfius Visits

In late summer, Duke Ulfius and his entourage visit the Countess. The duke says that the King of Sussex is demanding further tribute; he also says to everyone who will listen that Aelle of Sussex is the strongest of the Saxon kings, and that Silchester County is going to ally with King Ælle, but withhold vassalage. The Saxon kings, he notes further, are angry with each other, and there is likely to be trouble between them. He recommends that the countess ally with Ælle next year when the tribute comes due.