Note 18 — PART II HISTORICAL STUDIES
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Assuming then, for the sake of argument, that Wace mentions a defence of some kind,18 even though not consistently19 in front of the English troops, let us see whether his statement is corroborated, whether it is in harmony with the other evidence, and whether, if it is neither corroborated nor in such agreement, his authority is sufficient, nevertheless, to warrant its acceptance.