Then they saw the tower-ships float away from the bank, and the figures on their decks leap into three small boats, which at once rowed with all speed across the river.
That they were friends who had wrought this destruction was certain, and Count Eudes threw open the gate, and with the Abbe Ebble ran down to meet them.

They were astonished when Edmund with his Saxons leaped to land.
"What miracle is this ?" the count exclaimed.
"A simple matter, Sir Count," Edmund answered.

"My kinsman and I, seeing that the townspeople were troubled by yonder towers, determined to destroy them.

We have succeeded in doing so, and with them I trust fully half of the Danish fleet will perish." "You are the saviour of our town, my brave young Saxon," Count Eudes cried, embracing him.

"If Paris is saved it will be thanks to the valiant deed that you have accomplished this night.