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Matilda escapes Oxford wearing a white cloak
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Matilda escapes Oxford wearing a white cloak
In 1141, Matilda was trapped in Oxford on a snowy winter night. Stephens solders were all around. When the food ran out she put on a large white cloak and escaped over the wall. The white cloak hid her in the snow.
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In the icy grip of a snowy winter night in 1141, Queen Matilda found herself trapped within the walls of Oxford Castle. The relentless pursuit of Stephen's soldiers had left her and her loyal followers with no food or supplies, their situation growing increasingly dire. With no other options, Matilda made the bold decision to escape. Wrapped in the stillness of the night, Matilda donned a large, white cloak. The pristine fabric, camouflaged against the snowy backdrop, would be her only hope for evading the relentless eyes of her pursuers. With a quiet determination, she made her way towards the castle walls, the heavy cloak billowing behind her. The escape was not without its challenges. The icy ground crunched beneath her feet, each step a potential giveaway to her pursuers. But Matilda's resolve was unwavering. She scaled the castle walls, her heart pounding in her chest, her breath visible in the frigid air. Once at the top, she leapt down onto the snowy ground below, her cloak billowing around her like a ghost in the night. Matilda's daring escape over the castle walls marked the beginning of her journey to reclaim her rightful place as queen. The large, white cloak had not only hidden her from her enemies but had given her the courage and determination to face the challenges ahead. This iconic image of Queen Matilda, cloaked in white and hidden in the snow, remains a testament to her strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
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