Geoffrey's success in Normandy and Stephen's weakness in England began to influence the loyalty of many Anglo-Norman barons, who feared losing their lands in England to Robert and the Empress, and their possessions in Normandy to Geoffrey.
Keberhasilan Geoffroy di Normandia dan kelemahan Stephen di Inggris mulai mempengaruhi kesetiaan banyak bangsawan Anglo-Norman, yang takut kehilangan tanah mereka di Inggris kepada Robert dan Ratu, dan harta mereka di Normandia hingga Geoffrey.