One morning, however, smoke was seen to rise from the beacon fire.

The crews who were on shore instantly hurried on board.

From the hills the Danish fleet was made out far to the west and was seen to be approaching the land from seaward, having been driven far out of its course by the winds.
The weather was wild and threatening and the sailors predicted a great storm.

Nevertheless the fleet put to sea and with reefed sails ran to the west.

Their vessels were larger than the Danish galleys and could better keep the sea in a storm.