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From Historical Hastings
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draw off the Normans from the pursuit.[1] The pursuit abruptly terminated a little after dark.

I have not entered into details further than are absolutely necessary to explain the ground, as they are so graphically given in the Roman-de-Rou, the substance of which will be found in the following chapter. In conclusion I drew attention to a very interesting model of the surrounding country which had been well executed by Mr. J. C . SAVERY, and which, though done at a minute's notice,gave a very correct idea of the different points we had to consider.

  1. ↑ Count Eustace was struck on the back of the head , as he was speaking, and carried bleeding and senseless to the rear.