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 .
The largest battles were past ; King Stephen is now trying to take back one castle at a time .
King Stephen 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 .
The largest battles were past ; King Stephen is now trying to take back one castle at a time .