William's Ass Case for War

The duke of Normandy presented his case for war in a meeting with the barons. While some were ready to sign on, many others weren't convinced. There were concerns of logistics for such an ambitious plan. The accounts of this meeting appear in multiple documents. And historian edward freeman put together a captivating narrative based on the works of huntington malnsbury and others. It is from his narrative that i am drawing the next section.