They may not be passed over; yet for the sake of your youth, and for the pleading of Ealhstan, our Bishop, your doom shall be lighter than some think fit.

Death it might be; but that shall not pass now on you, or for this.

But Thane you may be no longer, and we do confirm that sentence.

Landless also you must be, as unworthy to hold it.

Outlaw surely must he be who plots against the Head of law." He paused a moment, and then said: "This, then, is your doom.