King Harold returns to York and celebrates the victory with the people waiting to see him there. He is not ignorant to the great loss of life suffered, indeed, has already noticed that his great army has been depleted somewhat more than he would have liked. However, he is the King of England. Before the citizens of York he has to play his part. The threat of their ancient enemy has been removed, the War Wolf lies dead on the field of combat; there is much to be grateful for.
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