CHAPTER XIV.

THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE:--Tostig and Hardrada burn

Scarborough, take York, and encamp on the river Derwent at

Stamford Bridge--The approach of the English--Harold's

proposition to Tostig--Tostig's refusal--The battle--Hardrada is

slain--Harold a second time offers peace--Is refused--Tostig is

slain--The defence of the bridge--Termination of the

conflict--The Norwegians leave England--Harold claims the booty

as his own--Discontent in the army--Harold receives news of

William's landing

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