King Harold’s men make their way across the bridge to meet with Hardrada’s main force. The mighty battle continues with great losses on both sides. Harald rallied his men into a shield wall formation in order to stave off the ferocious attack. “King Harald then was in a rage, and ran out in front of the array, and hewed down with both hands; so that neither helmet nor armour could withstand him, and all who were nearest gave way before him.”- Heimskringla. The Norwegian on the bridge had delayed the English forces long enough for Hardrada to arrange for reinforcements from Riccall. It was late afternoon before the reinforcements, led by Eystein Orri, arrived with weapons and armour.