There have been one or two partial risings, since then, but nothing of much consequence.

It may well be that the present generation, who have not themselves felt the power of English arms, may have decided to make another stroke for independence; and if so, it will need more than Mortimer's force, or that of the other border barons, to bring them to reason; and as for our little detachment, it will be but a drop in the ocean.

However, it may be that this is a mere quarrel, between Mortimer and some of his neighbours.
"I have heard somewhat of the Welshman Owen Glendower, who lives in those parts.

He has a grievance against Lord Grey of Ruthyn; who, as he says, unjustly seized a small estate of his.

I know that he petitioned Parliament for redress, but that his petition was lately refused." "'Tis strange that such a man should have known enough of English law to have made a petition to our parliament." "Yes; but he is no common man.