For you had better take ship from some quiet port, and that on the southern coast, and so make for Normandy.

But I must see the citizens through this siege, and then I will come to you at Rouen, and we will take counsel together again." He would bide no longer in England after this, for the doubt of him that Eadmund would not listen to was strong in the minds of others, and his presence was of little use.

Only the London folk and Ulfkytel loved him, knowing him well, and holding that they owed him much.

But none knew better than Earl Ulfkytel that Olaf must not bide here longer.
Now our scouts kept coming in with news of Cnut, and at last I could see by which road to fly with most chance of safety.

I would go by Winchester and so to Southampton and there take ship with the queen.