Chapters 41-42 and Afterward Summary

In Chapter 41, January 1266, Edward fights the holdouts at Kenilworth, but finds it an expensive, difficult battle. Nell and Ellen settle at a convent in France. They are living a much more modest life than before, but find the French King and Queen gracious. Nell often speaks to Simon in the church and is doing just that when Guy surprises her with a visit. Bran is there as well, finally able to face his family after his mistake at Kenilworth.

In Chapter 42, September 1267, Kenilworth finally surrenders and the Dictum of Kenilworth is written, effectively wiping out the Oxford Provisions. Llewelyn meets with Henry at Montgomery. There Llewelyn has a discussion with Edward about Simon's widow and children that seems to foreshadow the struggle to come between these two men.

In the Afterward, most of the bishops who supported...