Waltheof—De Combre Family—Ilda

In *Waltheof, or the Siege of York*, an historical drama published at York, 1832, one of the *dramatis personæ*, Judith, the niece of the Conqueror, and daughter of the Countess of Albemarle, is made to say,— "When gallant *Waltheof, as his country's champion*, On bus'ness of high import and high matters, *Oft at my royal uncle's court appeared*, ... "We married privately. Two years and more have passed since this has happened, And one sweet pledge of love has crowned our vows." Now I am anxious to know, 1. Whether there be any historical authority for Waltheof being sent as envoy to William?…