Sweyn, in the midst of his victories, dies, and, though succeeded by his son Canute, who inherited his father's resolution, their affairs were thrown into some disorder by this accident.

The English were encouraged by it.

Ethelred was recalled, and the Danes retired out of the kingdom; but it was only to return the nest year with a greater and better appointed force.
Nothing seemed able to oppose them.

The king dies.

A great part of the land was surrendered, without resistance, to Canute.