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