The galleys of Edward and Godwin met on the Thames; but such was the general favor to Godwin, such the popularity of his cause, that the king's men threw down their arms, and refused to fight against their countrymen in favor of strangers.
This quote highlights the overwhelming support for Godwin among the English people during a conflict with the Normans.
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