Be it known that we Trumbrand Cyning and Kaylah Cwene,
concerning our subject Joshua of Northgaetham, in the XLIX year of our Society,
send greeting. As monarchs of the Ealdormereans, do we call upon Lady Ealdormere,
St. Finnvarr and St. Menken, as we look upon this inhabitant of our canton
known as Northgaetham. As the might of our fyrd has gained renown, so too has
Joshua gained renown among our people. It is known that he is filled with a
desire to learn the arts of combat and travels great distances to take up arms
with his fellow carls. Know it also that he is skilled in the smithy, and has
made his own armour. Comand we then, in the name of the North, and call upon
our subjects to uphold this, our command, that Joshua of Norhgaetham be made a
hlaford. If anyone among you should try to challenge this decree, they will be
met with fierce and just punishments, unless they quickly atone.
Witnessed and signed, within the borders of the Shire of
Trinovantia Nova, at the Winter War, on the feast day of Saints Perpetua and
Felicity.
Wording by THLaird
Colyne Stewart, based on A.D. 670 for 924 x 939. King Athelstan to the minster
of SS Mary and Peter, Exeter ; grant of 5 hides
(cassati) at Culmstock, Devon . Latin with
English bounds.
