Two huts were erected in the middle of the clearing.

One was large, and Sweyn's banner floated from a spear before it.

The other which stood close by was much smaller, and Edmund doubted not that this was appropriated to Freda.
Nothing more could be done now--their object was so far attained; and retiring they joined the two Saxons and made their way along the river bank till they reached the edge of the forest.

One of the Saxons was now sent off to the peasant's hut, where he was to remain until the return of the other party, and was then to bring them on to the spot which Edmund had chosen for his encampment.

This was in the heart of a large clump of underwood extending down to the river.
The brushwood was so thick that it was entered with difficulty, and no passer-by would dream that a party was hidden within it.