Chapter XXI

EDGAR ATHELING:--The Londoners determine upon crowning Edgar
Atheling--Edgar's birth and parentage--His popularity with the
people--Harold, afraid of Edgar's popularity, treats him with
great respect and honour--Edgar is proclaimed king--Ansgar, the
standard-bearer of the City of London, excites the people to
deliver the keys of London to the Conqueror--Edgar Atheling, the
archbishops, and chief citizens pay homage to William