The Danes demanded that the English pay a ransom, but the English commander Byrhtnoth refused; he was killed in the ensuing Battle of Maldon, and the English were easily defeated.
Taanlased nõudsid, et inglased maksaksid lunaraha, kuid inglise väejuht Byrhtnoth keeldus; ta tapeti järgnenud Maldoni lahingus ja inglased võideti kergesti.