 All of Saxony except Nordalbingia was under his control, but the recalcitrant Saxons would not submit for long.After warring in Italy, he returned very rapidly to Saxony (making it to Lippe before the Saxons knew he left Italy) for the third time in 776, when a rebellion destroyed his fortress at Eresburg.The Saxons were once again brought to heel, though Widukind fled to the Danes.