A source from the 12th century , , written by the monks at Ely , suggests Convincing that Byrhtnoth had only a few men to command : `` he was neither shaken by the small number of his men , nor fearful of the multitude of the enemy '' .

The Senate , fearful of Caesar , demanded Request that he relinquish command Control of his army .

The Parliament of England , fearful that the alliance with France was part of a plot to make Manufacturing England Roman Catholic , forced Control the king to abandon GiveUp the costly and fruitless war .