6859 Studies in Philology / 100:3

During the reign of Arthur’s nephew Constantine, the Danish king Adelbriht, whohas conqueredNorfolk and the land fromColchester toHolland inLincolnshire, marries Orwain, the sister of King Edelsi, a Briton, who rules Lincoln and Lindsey and the land from Humber to Rutland. Their daughter Argentille becomes the ward of her uncle after the death of her parents, and Edelsi marries her off to a scullion called Cuaran in an attempt to disinherit her. This Cuaran turns out to beHaveloc, the son of Gunter, the hereditary king of Denmarkwho was slain by King Arthur for withholding tribute. Haveloc discovers his lineage, returns to Denmark, and takes back the throne from one Odulf, who has occupied it illegitimately. He then invades England and forces Edelsi to surrender Argentille’s heritage. When Edelsi dies soon afterwards, Haveloc and Argentille rule his kingdom for twenty years.