Note 789 — Chapter V · THE DANISH CONQUEST OF ENGLAND.[464] 975–1016. (continued 3)
Reading edition
The Danish Raven, according to the story, opened its mouth and fluttered its wings before a victory, but held its wings down before a defeat. The legend is well known; I get it on this occasion from the Encomiast, whose tale is chiefly valuable as witnessing to the presence of Thurkill. See Appendix VV.