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