Led by Comm, they negotiated while the Roman troops built an encampment and fortified it against further attacks

On the forth day of the negotiations, the ships carrying the Roman cavalry units arrived, but were scattered by a sudden storm which also destroyed many of the Roman transport ships.

The Romans now found themselves faced with the prospect of being stranded in a hostile land, ill equipped to fight a protracted battle.

The British tribes, on the other hand, saw that they had another chance to drive the invaders from their land. They broke off negotiations and began attacking smaller patrols and foraging parties, hoping to starve the Romans into submission, while at the same time, massing their warriors for a final assault that they hoped would push the Romans back into the sea.

The assault,however, did not go according to their plans. Once again, the British warriors, while brave, were not able to out fight the battle-tested and disciplined Roman troops in their organized formations, and after a final battle, once again sent envoys to sue for peace. Caesar demanded and received hostages to assure the Briton's good behavior, and with them, sailed for Gaul with ships salvaged from his damaged fleet.

He returned to Gaul, having failed to do much more than land on the coast of Britain and fight a few battles over the course of about three weeks with the British tribes. He faced the loss of status with the Roman Senate, would could place the blame for a failed expedition on his lack of planning, and for undertaking a venture without enough troops, supplies or proper military intelligence.

Caesar, however, was already planning for his return to Britain. This time, he would bring more troops and supplies. Enough to conquer the whole of Britain.