What would the effects have been if Harald Hardrada and Tostig had defeated Harold Godwinson at Stamford Bridge? What effects does this have on Williams landing?
NothingNow;2924057I find that a surprising number of Claimants to the English throne at this time Died by an Arrow to the Head.[/QUOTE said:The traditional punishment for oath breakers at the time was having their eyes put out - hence what better punishment for Tostig and Harold who were perceived as oath breakers by their enemies than to die by having their eyes put out by arrows?