Maybe these are but dreams.

What matters it if Cnut reigns over the old Danelagh as Guthrum reigned, if Ethelred is overlord?
It will be again as in Alfred's days, and once more an English king over the English folk, when Cnut is gone." So he turned, and led the way back towards the town, and when we saw the lights close at hand, he bade me say nought of this to any man.
"We have seen strange things, cousin," he said, taking my arm, "and they will be better untold.

You and I may see their meaning hereafter, and maybe shall have a share in their working out.

Now let us sleep, and dream only of seeing England again tomorrow.".