At Stamford-bridge he overthrew the invaders with great slaughter, Harold Hardrada and Tostig being amongst the slain.
Meanwhile, William had crossed to Pevensey, and was ravaging the coast.
Harold hurried southward, and met him at Senlac, near Hastings.

After a hard day's fight, the Normans were successful, and Harold fell.

But even yet the English could not agree among themselves.

In this crisis of the national fate, the local jealousies burnt up as fiercely as ever.

While William was marching upon London, the witan were quarrelling and intriguing in the city over the succession.