Harold, or the Norman Conquest
Outlawed Harold secretly loves Edith, but is taken to Normandy by Duke William, who deceives him into swearing to support his claim to the English crown. When King Edward dies, Archbishop Stigand frees Harold from the oath because William lied; Harold accepts the crown but loses Edith, who has taken religious vows. At Hastings, Harold is killed in battle. One ending has William claim the throne and order Harold buried as a soldier; an alternate ending stops with Edith grieving over his body.