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Fast forward to 878 AD, when Alfred, having endured the harsh realities of a Viking invasion, was hiding in the marshes of Somerset. Struggling to maintain his kingdom, Alfred found himself at a low point—both physically and metaphorically. Legend recounts that while seeking refuge in a swineherd’s home, he was tasked with minding some cakes but inadvertently let them burn, leading to the infamous reprimand from the swineherd's wife.