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