Saxons

The bronze armor was useless against the Saxons' relentless attack.

The ancient Goths and Saxons called this festival Yule.

But Gregory exhorted them to persevere in their purpose, advised them to choose some interpreters from among the Franks, who still spoke the same language with the Saxons, and recommended them to the good offices of Queen Brunhilda, who had at this time usurped the sovereign power in France.