Both Sides the Border; A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower
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By G. A. Henty 13 Nov, 2019
When Oswald Forster is taken into Henry Percy’s household as a squire, his efficiency and discretion as a message-bearer, as well as his newly-gained ability to read and write, gain him Hotspur’s confidence, and he becomes a go-between for severa ... Read more
When Oswald Forster is taken into Henry Percy’s household as a squire, his efficiency and discretion as a message-bearer, as well as his newly-gained ability to read and write, gain him Hotspur’s confidence, and he becomes a go-between for several very sensitive communications between the Percys and their allies. He takes part in a raid against Glendower, rescues his girl cousins, Jessie and Janet, from captivity by the Bairds, is knighted by King Henry for his loyal service, is captured by Glendower—with surprising consequences—and finally, participates in the fateful battle at Shrewsbury in which Hotspur takes his forces against the king’s army. Less
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  • 2009-03-14
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George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19...
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