Note 46 — Chapter XI · THE ELECTION OF HAROLD.[1] January 5th–April 16th, 1066.
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In the coronation-offices of different ages, mention is often made of the weariness of the sovereign, caused, according to Mr. Maskell, by his obligation to receive the Communion fasting. In this case therefore, when the burial had to take place before the coronation, it would be specially necessary to begin the ceremony early in the day.