Ælfric, St. Edmund, King and Martyr
“ Save yourself by fleeing, or by so submitting to Hinguar." Then Edmund, full of bravery as he was, said, "This I want and wish with all my heart, that I do not live after my beloved thanes in their beds, with their wives and children, have all been slain by these murderous Vikings. Nor was it ever that I might flee, but I would rather die if my country needs such. Almighty God knows that I will not turn from his worship, nor from his true love, whether I live or die." ”
