The true story of Hugh Despenser the Younger and his execution As a thief therefore you shall be hanged; as a traitor…you shall be drawn and quartered, and your quarters dispersed throughout the kingdom; and as you were outlawed, by our Lord the King and by general consent, and have come back to the court…you …
The golden bracelet was encrusted with semi-precious stones and lined with purple velvet, a colour so rare and so expensive to make that Matilda was overcome by such an extravagant gift. It was presented to her on her 18th birthday by an admirer she cared little for. The King of England Welcome to the 8th …
It was dark, so dark it was black inside their Immurement. Maud and William could not see their hands in front of them, just faint sounds. A dripping sound from within their confines, the sound of their breath against the damp stale air was heavy in their hearts. Faint voices could be heard in the …