Tensions rise between Edward and the Mercians. Hoping to be joined by Edward's troops, Æthelflæd and Uhtred ally with the Welsh to face Cnut's thousand-warrior army at the Battle of Tettenhall.Ī repentant Æthelred lingers near death while his ealdormen vie for control of Mercia and Edward uses his niece Ælfwynn as a bargaining chip.Įardwulf and his men pursue Uhtred's party as it flees through a countryside ravaged by disease. Uhtred suffers an unbearable loss in his attack on Bebbanburg but takes some valuable captives during his retreat south. Uhtred receives news that Bebbanburg's defences have been weakened by Scottish attacks and plans to seize his birthright, but Edward refuses to help.Īs Uhtred and his men draw closer to Bebbanburg, prodigal son Wihtgar returns with some tricks up his sleeve.
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