he did Archbishop Nobis, my relative, and on occasion myself, their subordinate--if in any way I could secure the notice and friendship of the king. =80. The Welsh Princes who submit to Alfred.=[199]--At that time, and long before, all the countries in South Wales belonged to King Alfred, and still belong to him. For instance, King Hemeid, with all the inhabitants of the region of Dyfed,[200] restrained by the violence of the six sons of Rhodri,[201] had submitted to the dominion of the king. Howel also, son of Ris, King of Glywyssing,[202] and Brochmail and Fernmail, sons of Mouric, kings of Gwent,[203] compelled by the violence and tyranny of Ealdorman Æthelred and of the Mercians, of their own accord sought out the same king,[204] that they might enjoy rule and protection from him against their enemies. Helised, also, son of Teudubr, King of Brecknock, compelled by the violence of the same sons of Rhodri, of his own accord sought the lordship of the aforesaid king; and Anarawd, son of Rhodri, with his brothers, at length abandoning the friendship of the Northumbrians, from whom he had received no good, but rather harm, came into King Alfred’s presence, and eagerly sought his friendship. The king received him with honor, adopted him as his son by confirmation from the bishop’s hand,[205] and bestowed many gifts upon him. Thus he became subject to the king with all his people, on condition that he should be obedient to the king’s will in all respects, in the same way as Æthelred and the Mercians.