This begot an uneasiness in all the English; but Earl Godwin was particularly offended.

The Normans, on the other hand, accused Godwin of a design on the crown, the justice of which imputation the whole tenor of his conduct evinced sufficiently.

But as his cabals began to break into action before they were in perfect ripeness for it, the Norman party prevailed, and Godwin was banished.

This man was not only very popular at home by his generosity and address, but he found means to engage even, foreigners in his interests.

Baldwin, Earl of Flanders, gave him a very kind reception.