By June of 480AD Cynewulf had successfully raided the lands of Cynwidion twice, amassing riches amounting to a Patrician's purse. With just little more gold he would be able to declare himself King and seek lands of his own. He was keen to do this before the year was out as in December he would have to pay a tribute in gold to his over-lord Hengest who ruled Kent. Thus far his raiding had made him a small reputation, gaining him two new recruits to his warband and he now hoped to attract more followers with further success…
