Couesnon

William's army fords the Couesnon in the shadow of the Mont, and the estuary turns to quicksand. Harold hauls drowning men out by the hand — heroism the tapestry is careful to record, praise with an accountant standing behind it.

The Ford

Galloping anapestic garage, hooves and undertow, valour that is quietly being itemized.

Note

HIC HAROLD DUX TRAHEBAT EOS DE ARENA. He saves Normans from the sand. The favour will be called in at Hastings.