I just finished The Empty Throne and had a quick question about Uhtred’s wound.  Perhaps I missed something, but was this wound just an infection from the cut and from the cow manure, and how was repiercing his side a cure.  I realize that 1000 years ago an infection was something very serious, but I was unsure if it was something more.  You alluded in the post-script to it being remotely possible to cure this way, but I was hoping for a little bit of clarity.  I haven’t read any of your other book series, but I really enjoy the tales of Uhtred. Thanks.

Brad Capstick