The Battle of Maldon

What warning did Offa give Byrhtnoth the day of the battle?

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Offa warned him that many of the men would not be able to endure the fighting.

So Offa had told him earlier in the day
in the meeting-place when he held a moot,
that there were many speaking proudly
who would not endure the tough going.

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The Battle of Maldon