Note 23 — Chapter XI · THE ELECTION OF HAROLD.[1] January 5th–April 16th, 1066.
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Ib. “Sumpto a cœlesti mensâ vitæ viatico.” There is no mention whether the Communion was in one kind only. Communion in both kinds was certainly usual at this time (see Will. Pict. 113, 131), but it is not likely in the case of a dying man.