Through Eric's "intimidation" and Hessin's "betrayal," a total of 47 people chose to follow Eric.
This was a little over half the group. Of those who refused to join him, some decided to try their luck in Normandy. Most of them had a trade skill to make a living. A smaller number had relatives in Normandy, or planned to contact them for help.
After all, Viking Pirates only raided valuable targets, and among these people were some merchants or travelers with a bit of wealth.
Eric, however, liked this number.
To convince the group that he could cover their expenses, Eric decided to give them a small advance on their pay.
It wasn't far from Bayeux to Rouen. The journey could be made in a single day if they hurried, or three days at a slower pace.
Still, there would be expenses on the road.
The purity of Norman silver pennies was a bit lower than that of English silver pennies.
So, Eric needed to exchange his English silver pennies.
Caen City. A certain silversmith's shop.
