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describes Hessi as "among the foremost and noblest of his people". In 775, according to the Royal Frankish Annals, "all the Saxon Austreleudi under Hassi came before him, gave as many hostages as he desired, and swore oaths of fealty to" Charlemagne at the river Oker. The word "all" may imply that Hessi had mustered the entire fighting force of the Eastphalians (Austreleudi). On the other hand, his decision not to hold his strong

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