In the manor, half a dozen men and two women wearing padded armour surrender. Sir Cedwyn's troops move in and quickly secure the manor.
Down by the river, Artaigne continues to press the two knights while Valka and her three horsemen attempt to chase down the fleeing knight and his charge.
Artaigne lands a blow, but the knight partially deflects is with his shield, and the knight's armour absorbs much of the impact beyond that. The horseman does not land a blow. With the other knight, the first horseman keeps the knight busy, but does not land a blow. This allows the second northman to come up behind the knight and land a very solid hit. The blow rocks the knight out of the saddle. He hits the ground, and does not move after.
farther down the river, Valka and her horsemen give chase when the lone knight suddenly turns to the left and charges into the river. Valka is surprised to see the horse does not need to swim, as there appears to be a ford there. She gives chase. The shudden drag caused by the water, however, causes Valka's horse to almost stumble, which nearly knocks her out of the saddle. With Valka's horse thrashing a little, the Northmen have some difficulty getting by on the ford. One of them find the edge of the shallows, and horse and rider topple over into the cold water. The second manages to wind through the chaos, but the third's horse balks at Valka's troubled mount, and is not able to clear the river.
The one horsemen is still in pursuit, but the rest of Valka's group will need a moment to get their mounts under control before they can proceed.
For Sir Geoffrey, this could be a difficult time. There is nothing to see, and no evidence of success of failure of those dispatched for their tasks. The surrounding countryside seems clear, and your outriders are in place. Then he sees the banner on the manor house come down - it seems Sir Cedwyn has captured the manor.
Actions?
| Combatant | Target | Armour/Shield | Hit Points |
| Artaigne | Frankish Knight #1 | 8/6 | 24/29 |
| Mounted Northman #4 | Frankish Knight #1 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
| Mounted Northman #5 | Frankish Knight #2 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
| Mounted Northman #6 | Frankish Knight #2 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
| Frankish Knight #1 | Artaigne | 10/6 | 23/28 |
| Frankish Knight #2 | Mounted Northman #5 | 10/6 | 6/28 (unconscious, major wound) |
And, for future reference:
| Valka | Frankish Knight #3 | 12/6 | 28/28 |
| Mounted Northman #1 (unhorsed) | Frankish Knight #3 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
| Mounted Northman #2 (in pursuit) | Frankish Knight #3 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
| Mounted Northman #3 | Frankish Knight #3 | 8/6 | 24/24 |
