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By the Sword Divided

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By the Sword Divided Season 2, Episode 2: Cruel Necessity

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1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause. Watch By the Sword Divided Season 2, Episode 2 Cruel Necessity in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of By the Sword Divided Season 2, Episode 2 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

10 episodes
1

Conflicts

1645: Arnescote Castle, home to the mid-seventeenth century Lacey family, is now in the hands of Parliamentarian John Fletcher and his wife Anne.

50 min
2

Cruel Necessity

1649: The trial and execution of Charles I seems to have put an end to the Royalist cause.

50 min
3

Cromwell at Arnescote

1649: The Fletchers receive Oliver Cromwell at Arnescote, unaware of the dangers involved.

50 min
4

Witch Hunt

1650: Henry Snelling, a witch-finder, arrives at Arnescote Castle and spreads suspicion and distrust that leads to strained relations between John and Anne.

50 min
5

Escape

1651: King Charles II, defeated at the Battle of Worcester, seeks sanctuary at Arnescote and is treated kindly, before attempting to escape into exile.

50 min
6

Fateful Days

1653: Arnescote's 'singing boy' Hugh Brandon discovers his true identity and is horrified to discover who his birth mother is.

50 min
7

Forlorn Hope

1655: Sir Thomas Lacey is involved in an uprising plot to recapture Arnescote Castle. Sir Austin Fletcher stands firm.

50 min
8

The Mailed Fist

1657: Martin Fletcher is caught brawling with the village boys and Anne is summoned to London by her husband, John, to discuss his suspicions.

50 min
9

Retribution

1658: Cromwell is on his deathbed. Tom Lacey meets with his twin, Anne, to discuss her affair with Horton and finally proposes to Frances.

50 min
10

Restoration

1660: With the restoration of King Charles II, John Fletcher is brought to trial as a regicide. Tom is surprised to be honoured as a Baron by the King.

50 min