Hi Bernard, Hope this email finds you well. I just have one simple question. Uthred and Derfel both call their swords by names, Hywelbane and serpent breath. Was this common practice at the time, Did warriors give their weapons names or was this a bit of artistic licence on your part. anyway keep up the good work.

ps what is the chance of printing a teaser extract from the forth coming saxon story for all us diehard fans………please? Christopher Hockaday