Mr. Cornwell,
I love reading your books. After re-reading The Empty Throne, I think I found a discrepancy in regards to a portion of the story. When the Lord Uhtred came ashore and met up with King Hywell, it was implied that all Lord Uhtred and his men had were seaxes, no swords and no shields. Later, Finan found two swords out of a pile of swords taken from Rognvald because of lack of swords.. He found Cnut’s sword. But, then after being healed with it (via Eadith), he pulled Serpent-Breath out of its scabbard.and struck a boat in triumph and no pain. Before Sihtric brought the boat back. I thought they had no swords on the “pilgrimage”. Am I wrong? Love your stories! Keep them coming!
Greg Williams