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The Entire Bayeux Tapestry - Part V


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 25: The men are carrying arms to the ships

THESE MEN ARE CARRYING ARMS TO THE SHIPS,
AND HERE THEY ARE PULLING A CART WITH WINE AND ARMS

Stalled once again at St. Valéry, the armada waits, but "at length the longed-for wind began to blow," wrote William of Poitiers." All raised their hands and voices in thanks to heaven." Men string hauberks on poles, shoulder bundles of swords, and load wineskins, axes, and lances.


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 26: Duke William has crossed the sea

HERE DUKE WILLIAM IN A GREAT SHIP HAS CROSSED THE SEA

A cart carries javelins, helmets, and a barrel of wine. "Tumultuously encouraging one another they went on board with utmost haste," the chronicler continues. Packed from bow to stern with men and horses, the ships set sail. The Conqueror's fighting force numbers some 7,000 men.


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 27: In darkness, the fleet crosses the Channel

HAS CROSSED THE SEA AND COME TO PEVENSEY

In darkness, the fleet slips across the Channel. A brilliant lantern, rallying point for the ships, hangs atop the mast of the flagship MORA, built for William by his wife Matilda. "That which carried the duke, more eager than the others for victory, quickly left the rest behind. ..."


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 28: The horses exit the boats

HERE THE HORSES ARE GETTING OUT OF THE BOATS

"In the morning an oarsman sent by the duke to the masthead... could see nothing but sea and sky," wrote the chaplain. But when the fleet caught up, "the numberless masts clustered together looked like trees in a forest." Finally the horizon becomes England and horses leap ashore.


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 29: Unopposed, William heads toward Hastings

AND HERE THE SOLDIERS HAVE SPED TO HASTINGS TO SEIZE FOOD

Seamen beach their ships on Pevensey's broad sands and the host lands without incident, since Harold has raced far northward to meet and brilliantly defeat Norwegian invaders led by King Harald Hardraada at Stamford Bridge. Unopposed, William and his men fan out toward Hastings, a more suitable harbor if escape should prove necessary.


Bayeux Tapestry, panel 30: The marauding duke hopes to provoke Harold into battle

HERE IS WADARD HERE MEAT IS BEING COOKED

Marauding and pillaging, the duke hopes to provoke Harold into immediate battle while Norman supplies hold and before the English forces can rest and recoup. Sheep, oxen, and pigs fall prey to the soldiers.


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