After a short rest, Charles X Gustav and the main body of the Swedish army continued marching past Nakskov, instead going towards Vordingborg.

It was a fairly significant town and its defenses were robust, with some 40 guns at its disposal, four being made from brass according to Charles X Gustav.

[4] Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve's regiment, which was also on Lolland, had reportedly begun retreating towards Falster and Zealand.

[2][3] A Swedish trumpeter approached the city and blew a signal, notifying the defenders that the Swedes were open for negotiation.

However, Edmondt refused any negotiations, and the trumpeter was dismissed with "a heap of mocking and insulting words" and three cannon shots.

The commander of the city, the scarred and veteran English mercenary, Sir Francis Edmondt, prepared to fight.

Along with the ransom money, the Swedes eagerly took large amounts of ammunition, provisions, and all of the cannons, which gave them much-needed reinforcement.