Harold spent approximately six days in London after his return from the north, gathering whatever forces he could before marching south to meet William. His brothers and advisors reportedly urged delay to allow the full southern fyrd to assemble, but Harold chose speed over numbers. Archbishops Stigand and Ealdred attended and the London citizens offered support. The muster was hurried and incomplete, reflecting Harold's fatal preference for rapid decisive action.
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