In the Reign of Terror Preface

Wulf the Saxon Chapter VIII - Trouble With Wales

In which Earl Harold returns from his eventful journey abroad to find his English earldom troubled by rebellious Welsh incursions, prompting a secret and swift military response. Wulf and his companions, newly made thanes, prepare with austere resolve for a campaign requiring unusual training and tactics to quell the unrest and secure the peace of their homeland.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter VII - The Oath

In which the young Saxon Wulf shares in the Norman courtly life and military campaigns, displaying notable bravery during a fierce Breton attack that wins him high praise and important promises from Duke William. The chapter closes amid sombre tensions as Earl Harold, compelled by powerful Norman barons, takes a solemn public oath that foreshadows uneasy loyalties and uncertain futures for England’s fate.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter VI - Release of The Earl

In which Wulf and Beorn, aided by the generosity of the duke of Normandy, journey to the residence of the noble De Burg to share news of Earl Harold's captivity and daring escape, observing the customs and discipline of Norman nobility along the way. The episode concludes with the honourable release of Harold and his retinue, reflecting on contrasts between Norman and Saxon manners and the precariousness of their situation despite newfound freedoms.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter V - Rouen

In which two young Saxons endure harsh captivity and daringly escape from the castle of a hostile count, embarking on a weary and cautious journey through unfamiliar lands aided by the goodwill of rural folk and a kindly prior. Their perilous travels culminate in an audience with Duke William of Normandy, whose keen interest in their tidings promises to influence the fate of their noble lord.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter IV - A Storm

In which a party of Saxons embarks from England and is soon caught in a fierce storm that drives their vessel onto a rocky Norman shore, where they barely escape with life but are taken prisoner by a hard and suspicious count. As they recover from their harrowing ordeal, young Wulf and his companion Beorn contemplate daring plans to send word of their captivity to the Duke of Normandy, while reflecting on the harsh realities of chivalry and power in these troubled times.