They waited till it ran down with full force, then the anchor was hauled up, and the Dragon rowed to the bank.
Sixty of the fighting men headed by Egbert leapt on shore.

Edmund with the remainder took his place on the forecastle.

The oars next to the bank were drawn in, and some of those on the outward side manned by the sailors.

Then in its usual order the phalanx moved slowly forward while the ship floated along beside them close to the bank.

The Danes with loud shouts advanced to meet them, and the arrows soon began to fly thickly.