Note 1023 — Chapter IX · THE REIGN OF EADWARD FROM THE RETURN OF GODWINE TO THE DEATH OF EADWARD THE ÆTHELING.[921] 1052–1057.
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Hen. Hunt. M. H. B. 761 D. Of William’s three causes for his invasion two are, “Primò, quia Alfredum cognatum suum Godwinus et filii sui dehonestaverant et peremerant; secundò, quia Robertum episcopum et Odonem consulem [see Appendix G.] et omnes Francos Godwinus et filii sui arte suâ ab Angliâ exsulaverant.” The third count is of course the perjury of Harold. So, in nearly the same words, Bromton, X Scriptt. 958.