Chapter XIV

THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD BRIDGE:--Tostig and Hardrada burn
Scarborough, take York, and encamp on the river Derwent at
Stamford Bridge--The approach of the English--Harold's
proposition to Tostig--Tostig's refusal--The battle--Hardrada is
slain--Harold a second time offers peace--Is refused--Tostig is
slain--The defence of the bridge--Termination of the
conflict--The Norwegians leave England--Harold claims the booty
as his own--Discontent in the army--Harold receives news of
William's landing