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

Note 966 — 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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That hostages should have been taken from such a friendly population is a speaking comment on the inveterate custom of taking hostages on all occasions.

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