The grim news caught everyone by surprise. Sir Hyde Fortescue, Lord of Ridgley Manor, was slightly injured in battle shortly after arriving in Ireland. At the time it hadn't been serious, only a minor arrow wound, however rather than heal, the wound festered and became corrupt. Against all Sir Hyde's protestations, King Henry insisted he return to Ridgley Manor to mend, but instead of healing, his condition worsened. Weak and racked by fever, he was unable to rise from his chamber and now, according to word, death was the likely and expected outcome.