There seemed to be no more work at sea, and yet he would have me speak with King Alfred and take some reward from him.

And I told him that the season grew late, and that I would as soon stay in England for this winter as anywhere.
"What will you do next in the matter of these Danes, however ?" was my question.
Then he said: "I must chase them through the country till they are within the king's reach.

He has the rest pent in Exeter, and there will be trouble if they sail out to join these.

I must follow them, therefore, end send men to Alfred to warn him.

Then he will know what to do.