If Canute was the founder of Southampton, however, it was the Normans who really and finally established it, the greatness of the place as a port really dating from the Conquest.

Canute was the first despoiler of Cerne, though he made good his plunderings tenfold when peace, on his terms, came to Wessex.

Canute, or "Knut," now became the first Danish king of England.

As King Canute, Pearl's eyes were eagle-like and keen, her whole bearing full of arrogance and pride.