Sir William de Willoughby and his small force of horse and dragoons, had finally arrived at Winchester. After an uncomfortabe night in a city tavern Sir William went up to the castle to see the garrison comander Sir William Ogle.
Sir William found out from the garrison commander that Hopton had moved north-west during November to lift Waller's siege of Basing House, then onto Farnham to attempt to bring Waller to battle - however this had not worked and Hopton had fallen back to Odiham putting himself between Waller and Basing.Sir William received new orders - he was to escort much needed supplies to Basing then join Hopton at Odiham. They set off later in the day and made good time .....
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NICE!
A lovely set up as always...I look forward to the story unfolding .
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