p.82.Ethelwerd, lib.
iv.cap.

4.] [** Chron.Sax.p.

83.] [*** Asser.

p 8.] But the Danes, little apprehensive of the danger suddenly, without seeking any pretence, fell upon Alfred's army; and having put it to rout, marched westward, and took possession of Exeter.

The prince collected new forces, and exerted such vigor, that he fought in one year eight battles with the enemy,[*] and reduced them to the utmost extremity.