The Norse King Slammed the English With His Sword

King harold godwinson was struck in the throat by an arrow. The king pleaded with his brother to accept terms. He promised that tostig andall the men under his command would be given quarter and peace. And i don't know if tostig wanted to accept his brother's offer, because if he did, he didn't have the chance. With the king lying dead in the field, the english halted the attack and gave the norse an opportunity for peace.