1. But Alfred had deduced that the Danes were no longer fit for prolonged
    但阿弗雷德断定, 丹麦人已不再适应长久的战争:

2. But Alfred had deduced that the Danes were no longer fit for prolonged war.
    但阿弗雷德断定, 丹麦人已不再适应长久的战争:

3. But Alfred had deduced that the Danes were no longer fit for prolonged battle:
    然而，阿尔弗雷德断定，丹麦人已不再适应持久的战争，

4. Now Alfred began a long series of skirmishes-and within a month the Danes had surrendered.
    接着阿尔弗雷德开展了一连串的小规模战斗---不到一个月, 丹麦军队就投降了.

5. Now Alfred began a long series of skirmishes----and within a month the Danes had surrendered.
    这时，阿尔弗雷德发起一连串小规模的进攻，结果不出一个月，丹麦人就投降了。

6. He noticed at once that discipline was slack: the Danes had the self-confidence of conquerors, and their security precautions were casual.
    他马上发现丹麦军纪律松弛，他们以征服者自居，安全措施马马虎虎。

7. He was constantly on the move, drawing the Danes after him.
    他的部队不停地移动，牵着敌人的鼻子，让他们跟着跑。