Once he took sanctuary in the precincts of Westminster Abbey, and various attempts to entrap him were made by enticing him to revels in a neighbouring tavern.

Finally, on the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses, he espoused the Lancastrian cause, and was beheaded by order of Edward IV.

after the battle of Mortimer's Cross.

Two sons, Edmund and Jasper, were born of this singular match between Queen and clerk of her wardrobe.

Both enjoyed the favour of their royal half-brother, Henry VI.