Glitterhoof and the Normans

Monks gathered whatever precious articles there were in the church crosses, altars, reliquaries and gospel books. And then they brought it all to Cambridge, hoping it would satisfy the king's demands. The Libra insists that some of the moneyers were pretty good with sleight of hand. William didn't care if a gem was on an icon or silver was on a statue. Just give it to me, and I'll have my people smelt it down.