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Midlent? The remaining ships paid off; remission of the Here-
geld; distinction between Danegeld and Heregeld 121–123
§ 4. The Banishment of Earl Godwine. 1051.
The foreign influence at its height; contrast between
Danish and Norman influences; revolt of England
against the strangers
124-128
Universal indignation at the appointment of Robert;
his cabals against Godwine
September Visit of Eustace of Boulogne to Eadward at Glou-
Sept.
cester; his outrages at Dover on his return
Eustace accuses the men of Dover to Eadward;
Eadward commands Godwine to inflict military
chastisement on them; Godwine refuses and de-
mands a legal trial
Robert excites the King against Godwine; the Witan
summoned to Gloucester to hear charges against
the Earl
Outrages of the Normans in Herefordshire; building
of castles; Richard's Castle
Godwine and his sons gather the force of their Earl-
doms at Beverstone; Siward, Leofric, and Ralph
gather theirs at Gloucester
Negotiations between Godwine and the King; God-
wine's offers refused through the influence of the
Frenchmen; he demands the surrender of Eustace
and the other criminals
The full force of the Northern Earldoms assembles
at Gloucester; Eadward refuses to surrender
Eustace
Eagerness of the Northumbrians for battle; march
128-129
129-131
131-135
136
136-138
138-139
139-140
141-142
of the West-Saxons and East-Angles on Gloucester 142-143
Mediation of Leofric; adjournment to a Gemót in
General character of the story; explanation of God-
wine's conduct: effect of his fall on the minds of
his contemporaries
Oct. 1051- Temporary triumph of the Norman party; advance- ment of Ralph, Odda, and Ælfgar
Sept. 1052
Spearhafoc deposed and William appointed Bishop
of London.
Visit of Duke William
154-157
158-159
159
160
CHAPTER VIII.
THE EARLY YEARS OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR.
1028-1051.
§ 1. Birth, Character, and Accession of William. 1028-1035.
The worst features of his character brought out in
England; crimes and misfortunes of his later years 170-172
William's surnames; the Great, the Conqueror, and
the Bastard
172
167-168
168-169
170
A. D.
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Laxity of the Norman Dukes as to marriage and legitimacy; special illegitimacy of William Story of William's birth; description of Falaise ; historical associations of the castle English legend of the birth of William
1027-1028 Story of Robert and Herleva; advancement of her
family; birth of William .
Greatness and wickedness of the house of Belesme;
crimes of William Talvas; he curses young Wil-
liam in his cradle.
1034-1035 Robert announces his intention of pilgrimage
.
173-174
174-176
176
177-178
178-180
180
181
181-185
185-186
186-187
187
188-189
189-190
191
Childhood of William ; necessary evils of a minority Anarchy of the time; building of castles; frequency
§ 2. From the Accession of William to the Battle of Val-ès-dunes.
208-210
Treason of Thurstan Goz; capture of Falaise Castle by the Duke
Developement of William's character
Abuse of ecclesiastical appointments by the Norman
Dukes
Position of the Norman Prelates; their subjection
to the Ducal authority
1037-1055 Death of Archbishop Robert; succession and primacy
of Malger.
1048-1098 Odo Bishop of Bayeux; his character in England
210-211
994-1034 Descent, birth, and early life of Herlwin
211-212
212-214
216-217
1034-1037 Herlwin's foundation at Burneville
1037-1078 He removes the monastery to Bec; his administration 218-219
1005-1039 Descent, birth, and character of Lanfranc 1039-1042 He teaches at Avranches
1042-1045 He becomes a monk and Prior of Bec; his favour
with William
1049-1050 He attends the synods of Rome and Vercelli
575
943
c. 1015.
1050
Monastery of Saint Evroul; history of its founder
Ebrulf or Evroul
225
226
227-228
228
228-230
230
William the son of Geroy blinded by William Talvas
Saint Evroul restored by William the son of Geroy
and his nephews Hugh and Robert of Grantmesnil .
1050-1063 Succession of Abbots; intrigues and abbacy of the
1042-1080 The Truce received in Normandy at the Councils of
231
231-232
232
232-234
235
235-236
237-238
238-239
Attempt to seize William at Valognes; his escape;
story of Hubert of Rye
239
240-241
241-242
242-243
243-244
244
244-245
245-247
Progress of the rebellion; William seeks help of King
Henry; probable motives of Henry for granting it 247-249
Battle of Val-ès-dunes; its importance in the life of
258
259-260
260-261
Exploits and good fortune of William
Defeat of the rebels; flight of Randolf; bravery of
Neal
Escape of Guy; he defends himself at Brionne
1047-1050? Siege and surrender of Brionne; William's treatment
of the vanquished .
Guy returns to Burgundy; fate of Grimbald Establishment of William's power in Normandy; supremacy of the French element confirmed
§ 3. From the Battle of Val-ès-dunes to William's Visit to England.