and of Buckingham (Bokinkeham ), were come, of Bed:[1] and of Nottingham (Notinkeham ). Such men of Lindsey (Lindesie) and of Lincoln (Nicole) came as knew of the summons. Already from the west[2] (deverz soleil levant) you might see a great many people coming, from Salisbury (Salebierre) and from Dorset (Dorsete), and from Bath (Bat),and Somerset (Sumersete ) ; many of them came from about Gloucester (Glocestre), and from Worcester (Wirecestre), from Winchester (Wincestre ), from Hampshire (Honteshire), and from the county of Berkshire (Bricheshire.) Many came from other countries,which we have not named , we could not name all,nor wish to recount all. All those who could bear arms, and knew the news of the Duke, marched to defend the land from those who wished to take it. From beyond the Humber came not many, for they had other business (affaires). The Danes had damaged them , and Tosti had worsted them.
Harold knew that the Normans would come, and would assault them hand to hand. At dawn he had fortified a field , where he put all his English. At dawn he made them all arm and stand in line of battle ; and he wore armour and apparel such as became so great a lord.
" The Duke who wished to conquer England," he said , " ought to seek him out ; and he who had to defend the land, ought to await him ." He spoke to his people and gave command ; and to his barons counselled that all should -
