[244]. See table H.
[245]. Simeon of Durham, 1072.
[246]. This third flight of Edgar to Scotland rests solely upon the authority of Simeon of Durham, and it is quite possible that the latter may have been confused about the course of events at this point.
[247]. Worcester Chronicle, 1073.
[248]. Brian’s tenure of the earldom of Richmond is proved by a charter to the priory of St. Martin de Lamballe, in which lands are granted by “Brientius, comes Anglica terra.” (De la Borderie, iii., 25.) As Brian’s father, Count Éon of Penthievre, did not die before 1079 the title “comes” cannot refer to any French county possessed by Brian. As in the eleventh century every “earldom” consisted of a shire or group of shires, it would seem to follow that Richmondshire at this date was regarded as a territorial unit distinct from Yorkshire.
[249]. Norman Conquest, iv., 517.
[250]. Worcester Chronicle, 1075.
[251]. Worcester Chronicle, 1075.
[252]. According to Wace Ralf had served among the Breton auxiliaries at the battle of Hastings.
[253]. Ordericus Vitalis, ii., 258 et seq.