But to the east of a line which stretched from Norwich to Dorsetshire his rule was unquestioned, and over this portion he ruled as an English king.

His soldiers were kept in strict order.

No change was made in law or custom.
The privileges of London were recognized by a royal writ which still remains, the most venerable of its muniments, among the city's archives.
Peace and order were restored.

William even attempted, though in vain, to learn the English tongue that he might personally administer justice to the suitors in his court.

The kingdom seemed so tranquil that only a few months had passed after the battle of Senlac when leaving England in charge of his brother, Odo Bishop of Bayeux, and his minister, William Fitz-Osbern, the King returned in 1067 for a while to Normandy.