Chapter XXIV

MATILDA AND BRIHTRIK:--Matilda's arrival and enthusiastic
reception in England--Origin of Matilda's popularity--Her
vindictive spirit--In her early years becomes enamoured of
Brihtrik--Brihtrik does not reciprocate her affection--Brihtrik
leaves Bruges--Matilda's indignation at his
coolness--Probability of Brihtrik's speaking too freely about
the Duchess Matilda--Matilda, after the siege of Exeter keeps
Brihtrik's possessions as her share of the spoil--Brihtrik is
imprisoned--His death