There are a few fugitives from the Danes scattered here and there in these marshes, but none, so far as I know, of any rank or station.

However, I will lead you thither should you still wish to go." Edmund expressed his desire to visit the island even if the king were not there.

The man at once drew out a small boat from a hiding-place near his hut.

It would hold four at most.

Edmund and Egbert stepped in with one of their followers, charging the others to remain at the hut until they received further instructions.