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The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 3 (of 6)

Note 1466 — Chapter XV · THE NORMAN INVASION AND THE CAMPAIGN OF HASTINGS.[1055] (continued 2)

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Roman de Rou, 14026;

“Ki par noit kuident relever,

Et par noit kuident escaper;

Maiz mult se kuident ainz vengier,

Et mult se kuident vendre chier.

Ne chaut chescun de sa vie,

Ne li chaut poiz ki l’ocie,

Mais ke il ait un Normant mort.”

This remarkable passage throws light on the escape of Esegar and Leofric.

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