MATILDA OF FLANDERS:--William of Normandy determines to marry
Matilda of Flanders--Matilda's pedigree--Her father's
acquiescence in William's proposal--Her refusal to the
espousal--William's love-making--Matilda's consent is
obtained--The Pope's opposition to the marriage--William
overcomes the Pope's scruples--Obtains a dispensation--Marries
Matilda of Flanders