The warrior Steapa Snotor, one of Odda the Younger's warriors, says he too saw Uhtred at the abbey. The Witan summons Uhtred to an audience with King Alfred in Cippanhamm, where he is accused, based on the testimony of Asser, of using the king's ship to raid the Britons, with whom Wessex is at peace, and joining Svein in attacking the Cynuit abbey. He returns to his estate and pious wife Mildrith, using his share of the treasure to build a great hall and pay his large debt to the Church.
On his way home, Uhtred captures a Danish ship laden with treasure. A monk named Asser, who was at Peredur's court, witnesses the betrayal and escapes. Uhtred carries off one of Peredur's wives, the shadow queen Iseult, who is believed to have supernatural powers. Uhtred and Svein ally, kill Peredur and pillage his settlement. Only later does Uhtred realize he has been tricked his opponent is not some half-trained gang, but rather the Dane Svein of the White Horse and his band of seasoned warriors. He comes across a settlement ruled by Peredur, who hires Uhtred and his men to fight an enemy.
Uhtred goes home, but eventually becomes bored and goes off raiding into Cornwall. This strengthens Alfred's dislike and distrust of him.Īlfred makes peace with the Danish king Guthrum, rather than take advantage of the victory, much to Uhtred's disgust. Uhtred is so enraged, he draws his sword in the king's presence, and is forced to do penance. It is set in 9th century Wessex and Cornwall.Ĩ76 – 878: Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg arrives at King Alfred of Wessex's court to proclaim the defeat of the forces of Danish chieftain and warrior Ubba Lothbrokson, as well as his killing of Ubba himself in single combat, only to find that his enemy Ealdorman Odda the Younger has lied, denying he had any part in the great victory.
The Pale Horseman is the second historical novel in the Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, published in 2005. Print ( hardback, paperback) and audio book
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