XXIV [XXVI].
De morte Ecgfridi et Hlotheri regum.Egfrid sends an expedition to Ireland, A. D. 684. |
1 Cor. vi. 10; cf. ib. xv. 50 |
He is defeated and slain by the Picts, May 21, 685. |
Decline of Northumbria. |
Verg. Aen. ii. 169. |
Aldfrid succeeds. |
Death of Hlothhere, Feb. 6, 685. Anarchy in Kent. |