He knew, however, how to dissemble these passions; and seducing Athelwold into a wood, on pretence of hunting, he stabbed him with his own hand, and soon after publicly espoused Elfrida.[*] [* W.Malms, lib.ii.cap.8.Hoveden, p.426.Brompton, p.
865, 866.Flor.Wigorn.p.606.

Higden, p.

268.] Before we conclude our account of this reign, we must mention two circumstances, which are remarked by historians.

The reputation of Edgar allured a great number of foreigners to visit his court; and he gave them encouragement to settle in England.[*] [* Chron.Sax.p.116.

H.Hunting, lib.v.p.356.