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Panel 6 The central characters of the panel are the victors, King Harold and Earl Tostig. They ride towards the city where a cleric, a warrior, a monk and a nun all display their submission. The cleric holds the keys of the city: the warrior has unbuckled his sword. They stand on a bridge, at the gate of the city of York. On their approach to the city, the victors pass three sullen citizens. Behind them there are signs of a feast being prepared for the victors. A fat lamb is prepared to join the barbecue. The feast is set among the houses south of the city, which have not been destroyed. Borders The two figures galloping north, towards York, are the reinforcements, led by king Harold of England. His impressive banner has the head of a dragon.
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