Odo arrived at dawn.
The fleet he brought with him quickly blockaded the section of the Thames River adjacent to London City.
Robert led two thousand horsemen before London City, surrounding its main gate. The Knights roared a challenge at the defenders on the gatehouse, and in response, the Genoese Crossbowmen hammered on their shields.
Back in Luton City, Eric had purchased a number of thin iron sheets. He now had some Attendants shake them violently to create a racket.
The shrill, piercing sound was unbearable, and the defenders on the gatehouse repeatedly covered their ears.
Harassing the enemy with noise was also a part of warfare.
Robert spotted a familiar figure on the ramparts and waved to the Knights behind him.
The man's build was quite similar to Robert's. He had sandy-blond hair, a broad face, different-colored eyes, and a slightly ruddy complexion.
