Well - it is all over in England - My Saxons captured the king of the Mercians and 12,000+ florins and then captured the Welsh king about 4 or 5 years later - another bumper pay day. With those injections of cash none could stand against me, especially with such a rich homeland. No more Viking problems and over about 10 years I wiped out the Mercians, Welsh and Northumbrians. I was offered the 60%, so i took it, as I couldn't see anybody to challenge me. Next game will be on Hard I think - I did this 1 on normal as it was my first VI. Thanks to everybody who gave advice - it worked most of the time!!