Danes, Saxons and Normans; or, Stories of our ancestors
CHAPTER VII.
MATILDA OF FLANDERS:--William of Normandy determines to marry Matilda of Flanders--Matilda's pedigree--Her father's acquiescence in William's proposal--Her refusal to the espousal--William's love-making--Matilda's consent is obtained--The Pope's opposition to the marriage--William overcomes the Pope's scruples--Obtains a dispensation--Marries Matilda of Flanders