J. G. E.
ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS.
| [CHAPTER I]. | |
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| Rolfganger and his Comrades:—Rolfganger's banishment—Settles inFrance—Ludicrous incident during the ceremony of Rolfganger'staking the oath of fealty to Charles the Simple | 1 |
| [CHAPTER II]. | |
| William the Conqueror:—His birth and parentage—Duke Robert'spride in him—Is declared successor to Robert the Devil—DukeRobert's death—Opposition to William's succession—Conspiracyheaded by Bessi and Cotentin—William flees from them—Defeat of the conspirators, and accession of William to the ducal throne of Normandy—Hiscruelty—Good qualities of William | 8 |
| [CHAPTER III]. | |
| The Danes in England:—The Saxons come to the assistance of theBritons—Seize on Britain—Formation of the Kingdom of England—Thefirst inroad of the Danes—Death of Ethelred, and accession ofAlfred the Great to the throne of England—Alfred in the swineherd's cottage—Visits the Danish camp—Drives the Danes from England—Sweyn,King of Denmark, invades England—Is bribed to retire—Massacreof St. Brice—Sweyn again invades England—His suddendeath—Canute succeeds him—Treachery and punishment of EdricStreone—Canute's marriage—Death of Canute—Accession of HaroldHarefoot—His death—Accession of Hardicanute—His death | 14 |
| [CHAPTER IV]. | |
| Earl Godwin:—Ulf and Godwin—Canute's partiality to Godwin—Godwinbecomes Earl of Wessex—Marries the daughter of Sweyn, Kingof Denmark—Godwin espouses the cause of Hardicanute—Godwinprocures the crown of England for Edward the Confessor | 21 |
| [CHAPTER V]. | |
| Edward the Confessor:—His parentage—Death of his brother Alfred—Edwarddemands justice of Hardicanute—Ascends the Englishthrone—Edward and the leper—Edward marries Edith, daughter ofGodwin | 25 |
| [CHAPTER VI]. | |
| The King and the King-maker:—Edward's Norman friends—Dislikeof the Normans by the English—Quarrel between Eustace of Boulogneand the townsmen of Dover—Godwin's quarrel with Edward—Godwin isoutlawed—William of Normandy visits England—His reception—Godwinreturns to England—Is restored to power—Godwin's awful death | 29 |
| [CHAPTER VII]. | |
| Matilda of Flanders:—William of Normandy determines to marryMatilda of Flanders—Matilda's pedigree—Her father's acquiescence inWilliam's proposal—Her refusal to the espousal—William's love-making—Matilda'sconsent is obtained—The Pope's opposition to themarriage—William overcomes the Pope's scruples—Obtains a dispensation—MarriesMatilda of Flanders | 36 |
| [CHAPTER VIII]. | |
| Siward the Dane:—His appearance—The mystic banner—Siward's receptionby Hardicanute—Tostig's raillery and its punishment—Battlebetween Eadulph, Earl of Northumberland, and Siward—Siward issent by Edward the Confessor to defend the Northumbrian coast—Deathof Siward | 40 |
| [CHAPTER IX]. | |
| Harold, the Saxon King:—Harold's personal appearance—Harold'sfirst appearance in national affairs—His great military reputation—Haroldproposes to visit Normandy—King Edward tries to dissuadehim—He sets out—His cordial reception by Duke William—Haroldaccompanies William in a war against the Bretons—William extorts apromise from Harold to aid him in obtaining the English crown—Deathof Edward the Confessor | 45 |
| [CHAPTER X]. | |
| Duke William and his Difficulties:—William has news of Harold'saccession to the English throne—Harold is summoned by the Court ofRome to defend himself on the charges of perjury and sacrilege—Herefuses to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the See of Rome—Williamis ordered by the Pope to invade England—He prepares to set out—WilliamFitzosborne overrules the objections of the Norman nobles. | 53 |
| [CHAPTER XI]. | |
| Tostig, son of Godwin:—Tostig is made Earl of Northumberland—Hiscruelty—The Northumbrians force him to flee—Harold is sent againstthe insurgents—Tostig is deposed—His anger is turned against Harold—Themassacre of Hereford—Tostig repairs to Flanders—Obtains aidfrom William of Normandy—Tostig's unfavourable reception bySweyn, King of Denmark | 58 |
| [CHAPTER XII]. | |
| Harold Hardrada:—His personal appearance—Harold at the battle ofStiklestad is wounded—Harold with his companions goes to Constantinopleand takes service as a varing—The varings—Goes to Africaand Sicily, and makes an armed pilgrimage to Jerusalem—Drives outthe Moslems—Returns to Constantinople—Is enamoured of Maria,niece of the Empress Zoe—The Empress in love with Harold—Magnus,the illegitimate son of Olaf, usurps the throne of Norway—Harold,wishing to assert his superior claim, is detained in Constantinopleby the Empress—Is delivered by a Greek lady—Rouses hiscompanions, carries off Maria, and sets sail for Denmark—Hardradashares the throne with Magnus—Death of Magnus—Tostig applies toHardrada for assistance against Harold, King of England—Tostigmakes a descent on England—Hardrada sails for England—Theapprehensions of the Norwegians | 62 |
| [CHAPTER XIII]. | |
| The Alarm in England:—Harold's indefatigable exertions for the welfareof England—Duke William claims fulfilment of Harold's promise—Harold'srefusal—Duke William sends again to Harold—His offersagain refused—William's threat—The alarm—Tostig lands in theNorth—Harold goes against him | 66 |
| [CHAPTER XIV]. | |
| The Battle of Stamford Bridge:—Tostig and Hardrada burn Scarborough,take York, and encamp on the river Derwent at StamfordBridge—The approach of the English—Harold's proposition to Tostig—Tostig'srefusal—The battle—Hardrada is slain—Harold a secondtime offers peace—Is refused—Tostig is slain—The defence of thebridge—Termination of the conflict—The Norwegians leave England—Haroldclaims the booty as his own—Discontent in the army—Haroldreceives news of William's landing | 69 |
| [CHAPTER XV]. | |
| Philip of France:—William of Normandy seeks the assistance ofPhilip, King of France—The French barons refuse to aid him in hisinvasion | 74 |
| [CHAPTER XVI]. | |
| The Norman Armament:—William decides to invade England inAugust, 1066—William's treatment of the Saxon spy—The weathernot being favourable, the Normans are filled with superstitious fears—William'sstrategy to calm their apprehensions—The Normans set sail—William'sship sails away from the rest—The landing—Williamburns his fleet—Overruns the county of Sussex—Receives intelligenceof the Saxons' approach | 76 |
| [CHAPTER XVII]. | |
| Harold's Host:—Harold arrives in London—His ill-timed rashness—Notbeing able to attack William unawares, Harold halts at Epiton,and fortifieshis position—The Saxon chiefs advise a retreat—Haroldrefuses to listen to them—William denounces Harold as a perjurerand liar—The effect of William's message on the Saxons—Gurthadvises Harold to quit the army—The night before the battle | 81 |
| [CHAPTER XVIII]. | |
| The Battle of Hastings:—Odo, Bishop of Bayeux, blesses the Normanarmy—Arrangement of the Norman army—William in 1066—Superstitiousfears of the Normans—William's address to his soldiers—Taillefer,the Norman minstrel—The attack—The Norman firstdivision is repulsed—They renew the charge—Obstinate resistance ofthe Saxons—William's strategy—Its success—Harold and Leofwineare slain—Gurth's courageous resistance—Gurth is slain—Rout of theSaxons—William pitches his camp for the night | 85 |
| [CHAPTER XIX]. | |
| The Body of Harold:—William returns thanks for his victory—Callsover the muster-roll—The Saxons seek to bury their dead—Williamrefuses to allow the body of Harold to be buried—At the intercessionof the monks of Waltham he relents—The search for the body—Harold'sburial | 91 |
| [CHAPTER XX]. | |
| The Conqueror and the Kentishmen:—William finding no allegiancepaid him, takes Dover and marches towards London—Is opposed by alarge body of Kentishmen—The advancing wood—Parley with theKentishmen—William turns towards the west, and crosses the Thamesat Wallingford—The Saxon Wigod's treachery—Berkhampstead istaken | 93 |
| [CHAPTER XXI]. | |
| Edgar Atheling:—The Londoners determine upon crowning EdgarAtheling—Edgar's birth and parentage—His popularity with thepeople—Harold, afraid of Edgar's popularity, treats him with greatrespect and honour—Edgar is proclaimed king—Ansgar, the standard-bearerof the City of London, excites the people to deliver the keysof London to the Conqueror—Edgar Atheling, the archbishops, andchief citizens pay homage to William | 95 |
| [CHAPTER XXII]. | |
| Coronation of the Conqueror:—William marches towards London—TheAbbot and inhabitants of St. Albans oppose him—William, doubting thepropriety of accepting the crown, holds a council ofwar—The speech of Aimery de Thouars decides the council—Christmas day, 1066,is fixed for the coronation—The ceremony is performedby Aldred, Archbishop of York; Stigand, Archbishop of Canterburydeclining to crown him—Tumult during the coronation—The lionbanner of Normandy is planted on the Tower of London, and the southand east of England given to William's followers—He embarks forNormandy—His enthusiastic reception—He refuses to take the oathof fealty to the Pope | 99 |
| [CHAPTER XXIII]. | |
| The Siege of Exeter:—During William's absence in Normandy, theNorman barons treat the Saxons with great cruelty—Saxon leaguesare formed—William, receiving notice of the state of affairs in England,returns home—He ingratiates himself with the chiefs and thepopulace—William proceeds westward—Is opposed at Exeter—Heattacks the town—Desperate resistance of the besieged—Exeter istaken—Somerset and Gloucester subjugated—Escape of Githa,Harold's mother—Bad treatment of the Saxon women | 103 |
| [CHAPTER XXIV]. | |
| Matilda and Brihtrik:—Matilda's arrival and enthusiastic reception inEngland—Origin of Matilda's popularity—Her vindictive spirit—Inher early years becomes enamoured of Brihtrik—Brihtrik does not reciprocateher affection—Brihtrik leaves Bruges—Matilda's indignationat his coolness—Probability of Brihtrik's speaking too freely about theDuchess Matilda—Matilda, after the siege of Exeter keeps Brihtrik'spossessions as her share of the spoil—Brihtrik is imprisoned—His death | 106 |
| [CHAPTER XXV]. | |
| The Normans in Northumberland:—State of the county of Northumberlandin 1068—The Conqueror marches northward—York is taken—RobertComine is deputed to extend the conquest as far as Durham—Eghelwin,Bishop of Durham's advice to Comine—The vengeance of the Northumbrians—The King ofDenmark sends a fleet to the assistanceof the English—The Saxons and Danes march upon York—TheNormans are driven into the citadel—The citadel is taken—William'swrath at the death of Comine and the destruction of York—He bribesthe Danes to depart—William again marches upon York—York isonce more taken by the Normans—After ravaging Northumberland,the Normans reach Durham—The bishop and clergy of Durham setout for Holy Island—William enters Durham, and surprises theSaxons—William's guides, marching to Hexham, lose the way, and are separated from the rest of the army—The army is regained—Williamhalts at Hexham—The subjugated territory is dividedamongst William's nobles—The Normans erect castles for the bettergovernance of the Northumbrians | 109 |
| [CHAPTER XXVI]. | |
| Cospatrick and the Conqueror:—William determines to conciliate theNorthumbrians—Cospatrick—His birth and parentage—The crimesof the house of Godwin—Cospatrick's enmity to Harold—Cospatrickclaims the earldom of Northumberland—William's bargain withCospatrick | 115 |
| [CHAPTER XXVII]. | |
| Saxon Saints and Norman Soldiers:—The saving of the church of St.John of Beverley—The inhabitants of Beverley take refuge in thechurch of St. John—The Normans hear reports of the riches lodgedwithin the walls of the church—Toustain heads the Normans in the pillage of thechurch—Toustain's misadventure—Superstitious terrorof the Normans | 118 |
| [CHAPTER XXVIII]. | |
| The Reduction of Chester:—William determines to take Chester—Thesoldiers murmur—William marches into Chester—Gherbaud, aFleming, made Earl of Chester—Gherbaud, finding the earldom toomuch trouble, resigns—Hugh le Loup is appointed in his stead—Hisparentage—Nigel joins Hugh le Loup at Chester—Gilbert de Lacy isgranted the domain of Pontefract—Blackburn and Rochdale succumbto him | 121 |
| [CHAPTER XXIX]. | |
| Lanfranc of Pavia:—The Pope's legates arrive in London—Depositionof the Saxon bishops—Lanfranc is appointed to the Archbishopric ofCanterbury—Lanfranc's birth-place—His fame at Bec-Hellouin—Lanfrancgains the friendship of William the Norman—Lanfranc opposesWilliam's marriage—He gains a dispensation for William—Is restoredto favour—Is made Abbot of Caen—William's delight at Lanfranc'sappointment to the province of Canterbury—The Pope's letter to Lanfranc—Lanfranc'sentry into Canterbury—The church in ruins—Lanfrancgains the primacy of England for Canterbury—Undertakes arevision of the Scriptures—The Saxons averse to the revision—Lanfrancthe people's champion | 124 |
| [CHAPTER XXX]. | |
| Edwin and Morkar:—Their personal appearance—Edwin the handsomestman of his age—They took no part in the battle of Hastings—Aspireto the throne—Edgar Atheling's adherents too strong—Go toYork—Their plans—William attempts to conciliate them—Williampromises his daughter in marriage to Edwin—Edwin and Morkar accompanyWilliam to the Continent—William refuses to give hisdaughter to Edwin—Edwin and Morkar escape from Court—Theirenterprise fails—Reconciliation to William—A mighty conspiracyformed—The camp of refuge—Morkar is deluded by William's promises and imprisoned—Edwin resolves to leave Ely—Is betrayed bythree of his officers—Is attacked by the Normans—Attempts to escape—Edwin'sdeath—William's grief | 128 |
| [CHAPTER XXXI]. | |
| Ivo Taille-Bois:—His unpopularity—His marriage to Lucy, sister ofEdwin and Morkar—His tyranny—His various modes of annoyance—Hisoppression of the monks of Spalding—The monks leave Spalding—SomeAngevin monks are substituted in their place | 133 |
| [CHAPTER XXXII]. | |
| Hereward the Saxon:—Hereward, living in Flanders, is told by someexiles of the spoliation of his home—He sets out for England—Assembleshis friends and retakes his paternal home—His popularity—Ismade captain of the camp at Ely—Is admitted a member of thehigh Saxon militia—Is sneered at by the Norman knights—Turauld,the fighting churchman—Turauld is appointed Abbot of Peterborough—Herewardmakes a descent on the abbey and carries off the crosses,sacred vestments, &c.—Turauld arrives at Peterborough—Ivo Taille-Boisproposes to Turauld to attack the camp of Ely—Hereward attacksTurauld's soldiers at the abbey, seizes upon the abbot and hisattendants, and detains them prisoners—Sweyn, King of Denmark,fits out a fleet for the assistance of the Saxons—Sweyn joins Herewardat Ely—William bribes him to return—Departure and sacrilegeof the Danes—The Normans commence siege operations—Herewardattacks the workmen—Hereward is suspected of being in league withthe Evil One—Ivo Taille-Bois procures the services of a witch to disenchantHereward's operations—Hereward's bonfire—Blockade of theIsle of Ely—Treachery of the monks of Ely—Rout of the Saxons—Hereward'sescape—His daring attack on the Norman station—Exploitsof Hereward and his followers—Hereward's marriage—Herewardaccepts the king's peace—His treacherous assassination—Valorousdefence—Asselm's remark | 137 |
| [CHAPTER XXXIII]. | |
| Building of Battle Abbey:—William begins to build Battle Abbey—Deficiencyof water—William's promise—The abbey built—Endowmentof the abbey | 147 |
| [CHAPTER XXXIV]. | |
| Malcolm Canmore:—William determines to invade Scotland—Malcolm'sparentage—Siward, upon Malcolm's flight from Scotland, protects him—Edwardthe Confessor's court—The Scots request the restoration ofMalcolm—Malcolm prepares to attack Macbeth—Defeat of Macbeth—Hisdeath—Lulach attempts to usurp the throne—His death—Malcolmis crowned at Scone—A conspiracy is formed to dethrone Malcolm—Theconspirators defeated—Malcolm's ingratitude to theEnglish—Northumberland devastated by the Scots—Malcolm shelters Edgarand Margaret Atheling—Malcolm marries Margaret Atheling—Malcolmraises an army to vindicate Edgar Atheling's right to theEnglish throne—Treaty with William | 148 |
| [CHAPTER XXXV]. | |
| The Death of Cospatrick:—Cospatrick attempts to draw Malcolmfrom Northumberland—Durham cathedral in disorder—Deposition ofthe Bishop of Durham—Cospatrick is deprived of the earldom ofNorthumberland—He goes to Flanders—The clergy enemies to Cospatrick—Cospatrick'spilgrimage to the Holy Land—His illness—Sendsto Melrose for the hermits Aldwin and Turgot—Cospatrick'sgifts—His death—His son—Burial in Norham church—Norham amemorial of his greatness | 153 |
| [CHAPTER XXXVI]. | |
| Atheling and His Allies:—Malcolm Canmore promises to aid EdgarAtheling—Malcolm's inability to do so—Atheling seeks a reconciliationwith William—Obtains it—Atheling being suspected, again flies toScotland—Personal appearance of Edgar Atheling—Atheling seeksallies in Flanders—Is disappointed—Philip of France offers hisassistance—OffersAtheling the fortress of Montreuil—Atheling's misfortunes—Hisfleet lost at sea—Determines to seek peace with William—JoinsWilliam at Rouen—His amusements | 157 |
| [CHAPTER XXXVII]. | |
| Fitzosborne and de Gael:—The marriage at Norwich—William'sdisapproval thereof—The marriage feast—Signs of a coming storm—Theconspiracy—The conspirators apply to Sweyn, king of Denmark,foraid—Roger Fitzosborne raises an army at Hereford—Is stopped atWorcester—Fitzosborne excommunicated—The battle atWorcester—Defeatof Fitzosborne—De Gael raises his standardat Cambridge—Isdefeated at Fagadon—De Gael escapes—Flies to Norwich—Goes toBrittany for aid—The Bretons expelled from England—Sweyn'sdescent on the eastern coast—Fitzosborne refuses William's present atEaster—William's anger | 162 |
| [CHAPTER XXXVIII]. | |
| Waltheof, Son of Siward:—Tostig usurps the earldom of Northumberland—Waltheoffigures as Earl of Huntingdon—Waltheof submitsto the Conqueror—He joins the Northumbrians in their insurrection—Hisshare in the death of Comine—Prodigies of valour—Reconciliationwith William—Marriage to Judith—Friendship with Vaulcher—Fitzosborneand De Gael try to persuade him to join their conspiracy—Promisessecrecy—Is betrayed by his wife—Is confined inWinchester Castle—Sentenced to death—Fearing a riot, Waltheof isprivately executed—Judith, Waltheof's wife, is destined for Simon deSenlis—Her dislike to the match—Judith repairs to Croyland—Herdeath in poverty | 167 |
| [CHAPTER XXXIX]. | |
| Wulstan, Bishop of Worcester:—Wulstan accompanies Edgar Athelingto make his submission to William—Wulstan a simple weak-mindedman—Wulstan is confirmed in his diocese—His services to the Normanking—Lanfranc reports Wulstan incapacitated—Is summoned to thegreat council in Westminster church—Is commanded to give up hisrobes and staff—Resigns his staff at the tomb of the Confessor—Wulstanis entreated to resume his episcopal robes—Wulstan belovedby the Saxons | 173 |
| [CHAPTER XL]. | |
| Robert Curthose:—William's dismal forebodings—Robert, his eldestson—Robert recognised as heir of Normandy—Badly trained—Hisgood qualities—His nickname—Robert claims Maine—William refusesto cede it to him—Robert's indignation—William Rufus' and HenryBeauclerc's practical joke—Its evil consequences—Robert attempts toseize Rouen—His failure—Robert's bad counsellors—Robert asks Normandy,or partof England, of his father—Being refused, he leavesNormandy and goes to Flanders—Is everywhere well received—Hiswaste of money | 176 |
| [CHAPTER XLI]. | |
| The Conqueror and his Heir:—Curthose craves support from Philip ofFrance—Repairs to Gerberoy—Curthose's reception at Gerberoy—Matildasends money to Curthose—William's displeasure—Matildastill sends to Curthose—William upbraids her—Matilda's maternalaffection—William orders Samson the Breton to have his eyes putout—Samsonescapes—Curthose raises an army—William besieges Curthosein Archembrage—Curthose's sally—His success—Hand to hand withhis father—William unhorsed—His rescue—William refuses to be reconciledwith Curthose—Forgives Curthose—Malcolm Canmore invadesEngland—Curthose is sent to repulse him—Malcolm retreats intoScotland—Curthose founds Newcastle—Matilda of Flanders dies—William'squarrel with Curthose again breaks out | 180 |
| [CHAPTER XLII]. | |
| Odo, Bishop of Bayeux:—Odo, regent of England—William enriches hisrelations on his mother's side—Odo, no shaveling—The warrior-monk—Odocelebrates mass at Hastings—Leads the cavalry at thatbattle—Odo is created Grand Justiciary of England—Earl of Hereford—Odo,during William's absence, behaves badly—The murder ofLiulf—Vaulcher attempts to mediate between Leofwin and Gislebert,and the relations of Liulf—Meets the Saxons at Gateshead—Eadulf,the Saxon spokesman—Eadulf incites the Northumbrians to slay thebishop—Odo marches northward to punish the murderers—TheSaxons, unable to take Durham, disperse—Odo's cruelty—Odo preparesto leave England for Italy—Reasons for doing so—William much displeasedat Odo's intention—Odo intercepted off the Isle of Wight—Arraignedbefore the council of barons—William's impeachment ofOdo—William sentences Odo—Odo defies his authority—Odo iscarried to Normandy and imprisoned | 184 |
| [CHAPTER XLIII]. | |
| Doomsday Book:—William begins to think about casting up his subjects'accounts—His commissioners—Bad understanding between the kingand the barons—The manner of carrying out the undertaking—Thecouncil for the discussion of the Doomsday Book—The Goddess ofDiscord in the council—William asserts himself proprietor of all theland that belonged to Edward the Confessor, Harold, and the house ofGodwin—Several barons renounce their allegiance—Their descendants | 189 |
| [CHAPTER XLIV]. | |
| The Conqueror's Death:—Louis le Gros—Curthose and Beauclerc atConflans—The quarrel between Louis and Beauclerc—Philip ravagesNormandy—William goes against him—Christina Atheling is persuadedto take the veil—Edgar is sent on a pilgrimage—The bone ofcontention—William's lying-in—Curthose joins Philip—Williamreaches Mantes—The town on fire—The accident—William is removedto the priory of St. Gervase—Conscience-stricken—William'sbequests—Death of William | 192 |
| [CHAPTER XLV]. | |
| The Burial at Caen:—Consternation in Rouen—Inside the priory ofSt. Gervase—The conqueror's body deserted—The Archbishop of Rouenattends to the funereal honours—Interruption of the ceremony—Fitzarthuris recompensed—The Anglo-Norman barons decide for Robertas King of England | 199 |
| [CHAPTER XLVI]. | |
| The Red King:—William Rufus—Personal appearance—Gains the supportof Lanfranc—Wulnoth and Morkar committed to prison—Odo,bishop of Bayeux, at the head of a conspiracy to dethrone William—Lanfrancasprime minister—Rufus conciliates the Saxon Thanes—Theinsurgents repulsed at Rochester—Curthose is bribed to letWilliam remain on the throne—William forgets his promises to theAnglo-Saxons—Lanfranc's disgust at his perfidy—Death ofLanfranc—Rufusa bachelor—His dissolute morals—Ravages committed byWilliam's followers—London Bridge built—Westminster Hallfounded—Discontentin the land | 203 |
| [CHAPTER XLVII]. | |
| Rufus and the Jews:—The Jews in England—Favour with Rufus—Thedisputation—Conversion of the young Jew—William's avarice | 210 |
| [CHAPTER XLVIII]. | |
| Rufus and the Scots:—William's longings for Normandy—Athelingbeing expelled from Normandy, once more takes refuge with MalcolmCanmore—Canmore invades England—William patches up a peacewith Curthose, and prepares to march against the Scots—Malcolmfalls back—Everything wrong with the English—Malcolm's defiance—Peace—Rufusbeing sick, sends for Malcolm to settle disputes—Rufustreats him badly—Malcolm ravages Northumberland as far as Alnwick—Thecastle of Ivo de Vesci besieged—Hammond Morael—His deliveranceof the garrison—Malcolm's death—Morael's escape—Thesally—Rout of the Scots—Malcolm's burial—Donald Bane usurps theScottish throne—Atheling returns to England | 213 |
| [CHAPTER XLIX]. | |
| Robert de Moubray:—Possessions of Moubray—The conspiracy—Moubraysuspected—The King marches northward—Tynemouthtaken—Bamburghimpregnable—Erection of Malvoisin—Moubraycaptured—Moubray's wife defends the Castle of Bamburgh—Surrenderof Bamburgh—Moubray imprisoned at Windsor—His death | 218 |
| [CHAPTER L]. | |
| Henry Beauclerc:—Personal appearance of Beauclerc—A native ofEngland—His manners—His learning—Military education—Addictedto gaming—Beauclerc's avarice—Beauclerc lends money to Curthose—Lordof Cotentin—Selection of a chaplain—Takes part with Curthosein the defence of Normandy—Firm dealing at Rouen—Curthose comesto terms with Rufus—They besiege Henry in the Castle of Mont St.Michael—The Red King in danger—Defence of the saddle—Want ofwater in the fortress—Curthose grants permission to Beauclerc to getwater—Beauclerc defeated—Departs to Brittany—Beauclerc feelsassured he will ascend the throne of England—Is elected governor ofDamfront—Rufus, jealous of Beauclerc, invites him to England—Joinshis brother—Fondness for the chase—"Deersfoot"—Presentiments | 221 |
| [CHAPTER LI]. | |
| The Death of Rufus:—Rufus at Malwood—His vision—The Abbot ofGloucester's despatch—The breakfast—The six arrows—Departure forthe chase—Tyrel and Rufus hunt together—The King's bow-stringbreaks—Commands Tyrel to shoot—The King's death—Tyrel escapesto France—The King's last ride | 227 |
| [CHAPTER LII]. | |
| A Change of Fortune:—Beauclerc goes to Winchester—William deBreteuil protests against Henry having the keys—Beauclerc securesthe public money and regal ornaments—Is crowned atWestminster—Curthose'sadherents—Beauclerc marries Edith, daughter of MargaretAtheling—Edith changes her name to Maude—Godrick andGodiva—Where is Curthose? | 231 |
| [CHAPTER LIII]. | |
| Curthose at the Crusade:—Peter the Hermit—Success of his preaching—Curthoseand Atheling resolve to take part in the Crusade—Rufussupplies them with money—Curthose's popularity—EdgarAtheling does not go with Curthose—Atheling sets out for Scotland,to dethrone Donald Bane—Curthose meets the other princes atConstantinople—Curthose'svalour—At Antioch—Edgar Atheling joinsCurthose—Atheling and Curthose the terror of the Saracens—Electionof the King of Jerusalem—Curthose declines the honour—Death ofOdo, Bishop of Bayeux—Curthose at Conversano—The territory ofConversano—Curthose marries Sybil, daughter of the Count ofConversano—Wasteof time | 234 |
| [CHAPTER LIV]. | |
| Beauclerc and Curthose:—Ralph Flambard, "the fighting bishop," isimprisoned—Flambard incites Curthose to invade England—Curthoseembarks for England—Curthose sells his birthright—Resigns hispension in favour of the queen—His indignation at finding himselfduped—The castle of Rouen—Beauclerc proposes to purchaseNormandy—Beingrefused, he prepares to take it by force—Tinchebray—Thebattle—Fortune against the English—Treason!—Nigel deAlbini—Curthoseand Atheling captured—Curthose imprisoned in Cardiff—Attemptsto escape—Is subjected to a rigorous durance—EdgarAtheling's old age | 242 |
| [CHAPTER LV]. | |
| After Tinchebray:—William Clito—Louis of France attempts to placeClito on the throne of Normandy—Death of Clito—Beauclerc's reputationnot so good—The Queen Maude's popularity—Death of Henry'sson—Geoffrey of Anjou—His marriage to the daughter ofHenry—Stephenof Bouillon seizes the crown of England—The treaty of Wallingford—HenryII.—Conclusion | 247 |
INDEX TO ILLUSTRATIONS.
DANES, SAXONS, AND NORMANS;
or,
Stories of our Ancestors.