51 He had been un- successful against Haralld Hardrada ; but on his fall, he rose to distinction in the North.

52 Two of our Harolds sons, with their sister, took refuge in his court 53 , and concurred with the Anglo-Saxons to solicit his exertions in their cause.

He first led his army against Norway ; but Olave, who had been allowed to quit England on his fathers failure, was admitted to conclude a peace with him, and to marry his daughter.

54 This gave him leisure to direct his arms against William, in England ; and he entrusted his sons, and some select friends, with the fleet that now invaded it.

But so vigilantly was William guarding his coast, that this powerful armament attempted in vain to land at Dover, at Sandwich, at Ipswich, and at Norwich.