The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 2 (of 6)

Note 309 — Chapter VII · FROM THE ELECTION OF EADWARD TO THE BANISHMENT OF GODWINE.[1] 1042–1051. (continued 2)

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Chron. Petrib. “Ða scyfte man Harold eorl úp þæs cynges scipe þe Harold eorl ǽr steorde.” Mr. Earle’s conjecture that for “Harold eorl” we should read “Beorn eorl” is absolutely necessary to make sense of the passage. Parallel Chronicles, 343.

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