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Alfred the King.
Odda the ealdorman and I rode gaily into the king's camp in the bright August morning, with Harek and Kolgrim and Thord beside us, and after us fifty of my men in their best array; which was saying much, for Einar the jarl was generous, and we had spoiled Halfdan, the king's son, moreover.

So there was a shouting when we came to the camp, and men ran together to stare at the vikings and their king.
In the midst of the camp, which was strong enough, and looked out on the old city, flew a banner whereon was a golden dragon--the banner of Wessex.

And it stood before a great pavilion, which was the court for the time, and where we should find the king waiting for us.

There were several other tents joined to this great one, so that into them the king might retire; and there was a wide space, round which walked spearmen as sentries, between it and any other tent.
Some Devon thanes met us, and our men dismounted at the same time as we.