There were two small boats that might hold three men each, and one larger.
Then I told Elgar how I needed them for this night's work, and at first he was terrified, fearing nothing more than that his boats should be lost to him after all.

But I promised him full amends if harm came to them, and that in the name of Osric, which he knew well.

And with that he was satisfied.
So with a little labour we got the two small boats afloat, and then cast about where to hide them; for though Elgar said that the Danes came not nigh the place, it was likely that patrols would be sent out after the alarm of Eanulf's approach, and might come on them.
At last Elgar said that there was a creek half a mile or less up the river, and on the far side, where they might lie unseen perhaps.

And that would suit us well if we could get them there.

And the time was drawing on, so that we could make no delay.
Then out of a hollow tree Elgar drew oars for both boats, and we got them out into the river, and Dudda rowing one, and Elgar the other, in which I sat, we went to the place where they should be, keeping under the bank next the Danes.