And this was well done.

So, seeing that the Danes had drawn off, I myself, foolishly deeming the matter at an end, left three hundred men on that hill to watch the Danes back to their ships, and returned to the town, there to muster again the men who were sound, and, if it were possible, to lead them on the Danes as they went on board again to depart.

For the men, save those of Bridgwater, would not bide on the hill, but came back, saving the Danes would surely depart.

And, indeed, I also thought so; but wrongly.

For even as I talked with Heregar of his own affairs, news came of a fresh attack, whereon I sent him to you, fearing the worst, for the men on the hill were few, and those in the town seeming of little spirit.
"Now when I came three parts of the way to Cannington, our men there were sped and driven back on us.