He was unprepared at Wilton, losing not only the fictional Eudo Blount, but also his important ally and royal steward William Martel, who led the rear guard action that allowed the King to escape with his own life.
He was unprepared at Wilton, losing not only the fictional Eudo Blount, but also his important ally and royal steward William Martel. William Martel led the rear guard action. This rear guard action allowed the King to escape with his own life.