Chapter XXXVI

ATHELING AND HIS ALLIES:--Malcolm Canmore promises to aid Edgar
Atheling--Malcolm's inability to do so--Atheling seeks a
reconciliation with William--Obtains it--Atheling being
suspected, again flies to Scotland--Personal appearance of Edgar
Atheling--Atheling seeks allies in Flanders--Is
disappointed--Philip of France offers his assistance--Offers
Atheling the fortress of Montreuil--Atheling's misfortunes--His
fleet lost at sea--Determines to seek peace with William--Joins
William at Rouen--His amusements