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 In the Midlands, the plotters raided Warwick Castle. They stole some
horses and rode to Holbeche House in Staffordshire but when they got there
they discovered that the gunpowder was soaked and laid in front of the fire
to dry. There was an explosion.
200 men led by Sir Richard Walsh, The High Sheriff of Worcestershire arrived
at Holbeche House, the battle was very short. Catesby, The Wrights and Percy
died from their wounds and Wintour, Rookwood and Grant were captured.
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