In the Reign of Terror Preface

Wulf the Saxon Chapter XI - The Secret Passage

In which Wulf and his men fortify the captured castle against Welsh attempts to retake it, discovering a secret passage and repelling fierce assaults with resolute courage and clever defence. The siege reaches a turning point as they negotiate with the enemy’s leaders, whose resistance begins to wane in the face of overwhelming odds and the prospect of mercy.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter X - Porthwyn

In which Wulf and his men stealthily approach a strong fortress and ingeniously construct ladders to scale its formidable walls, surprising the scant garrison and taking possession of the castle amidst fierce resistance. They then prepare to defend their hard-won prize against the inevitable return of a great Welsh force, organising their troops and fortifications with cautious resolve.

Wulf the Saxon Chapter IX - In the Welsh Valleys

In which Wulf and his companion Beorn are entrusted with a crucial guard duty during a cautious Saxon campaign into the Welsh valleys, encountering a fierce nocturnal attack that tests their vigilance and mettle. They then embark on a challenging reconnaissance mission through treacherous terrain to survey a stronghold, faced with the perils of betrayal and becoming separated from their main force amidst the wild hills.

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.