Wulf and Beorn were permitted to
share in the assaults, and with the Saxon thanes followed Harold,
as he led the way on foot up to the intrenchments at one point,
while the duke with a party of his barons attacked at another. More
than once the English banner was carried into the heart of the
Breton fortress before the Normans had fought their way in, and on
each of these occasions the duke warmly expressed his admiration
for the courage of his English allies. At last there remained but
one formidable stronghold to be captured, and so strong was this
by nature, and so desperately defended, that for some time the
efforts of the besiegers were fruitless.
One evening Guy de Burg had been with Wulf in his tent. Beorn was
out spending the evening with some of his Norman friends. When Guy
rose to go Wulf said that he would walk with him to his father's
tent, which was situated some little distance away. As there had
been strict regulations that none were to move about without arms,
he buckled on his sword and put on his helmet before starting.
Osgod, who was lying outside the tent, rose when they issued out
and followed them at a short distance. They went along at the rear
of the tents, when Wulf suddenly said:
"It seems to me that I hear sounds in the forest, Guy."
"De Launey's men are posted behind us," Guy said carelessly; "there
is no fear of an attack."
"Not if they are vigilant," Wulf agreed.
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