The Frankish king Charles the Bald assembled Come_together a smaller army in response Response , but as the Vikings defeated Conquering one division , comprising half of the army , the remaining forces retreated Escaping .

After plundering Robbery and occupying Control the city , the Vikings withdrew Escaping when they had been paid Commerce_pay a ransom of 7,000 French livres [ ] of silver and gold from Charles the Bald .