Falls the Shadow Chapter Summary & Analysis - Chapters 27-31 Summary

Chapters 27-31 Summary

In Chapter 27, June 1263, Simon builds an army and begins fighting those who refuse to abide by the Oxford Provisions. Henry locks himself into the Tower of London out of fear of Simon's invading army. Henry wants to raise an army to fight Simon, but he is out of money and cannot get anyone to loan him more because he never pays it back. Edward takes matters into his own hands and robs a local Templar temple. In another part of London, a group of Henry's supporters meet Thomas Fitz Thomas, a strong supporter of Simon's. At the Tower of London, Henry fights with his wife, throwing her out of the Tower. As the Queen makes her way over the river, she is attacked by a group of commoners unhappy with the king. Thomas Fitz Thomas, as mayor of London, comes...
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