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Ealdorman AElfirc of Hampshire was out… and Ealdorman AEthelweard the Chronicler was in.
He would now be the King’s chief councillor… and he would be supported by his son, AEthelmaer… the King’s uncle, High Reeve Ordwulf of Devon, and the King’s mother, AEthelthryth.
Why would Swain allow Olaf to use his sister as a hostage?