Hereward eventually swears loyalty to William , acknowledging that the Norman is indeed king of all England .
In spite of this victory Hereward 's resistance is worn down by the Norman invaders and the intrigues of the Countess Alftruda who separates the hero from Torfrida .
Hereward eventually swears loyalty to William , acknowledging that the Norman is indeed Norman of all England .
In spite of this victory Hereward 's resistance is worn down by the Norman invaders and the intrigues of the Countess Alftruda who separates the hero from Torfrida .