FOOTNOTES:
[90] Part of the abbey remains; but there is no trace of the tomb, which was of gray marble. That portion of the edifice is entirely destroyed.
[91] The river Lea, near which the abbey called Waltham Holy Cross was founded.
[92] There is a quaint epitaph in Speed, describing him as having been buried in a convent at Lewes. I have so far adhered to historical tradition, as to represent him under the character and in the habit of a religious order. The abbey founded by his father seemed more appropriate than a convent or cell at Lewes. The wife of Harold is not introduced at the funeral, as she had fled to a convent.
[93] Altered from the real name for the sake of euphony. I have also taken the liberty of representing the "religious" at Waltham Abbey as monks, although they were in fact canons.
[94] Spurnhead, at the entrance to the Humber.
[95] Fratres Helenæ.
[96] This town and castle have vanished, but the name has often been recorded in English history.
[97] A comet appeared at the time of Harold's coronation.
[98] Hardrada of Norway had invaded England a short time before the arrival of William. Harold defeated him with immense slaughter in the north, and was called from thence to a more desperate and fatal struggle.