Guy of Ponthieu being in possession of Harold, sent word to William that he had captured the Earl. There is dispute today concerning the payment of a ransom. It is said that one was paid by William for this eminent visitor. Other accounts differ in that he refused. By using disguised threats, managed to persuade Guy of the error of his ways. This plate shows the handing over of Earl Harold to William. On the left we assume is Guy pointing to Harold whilst addressing William on the right.