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If young Odda wanted Mildreth not to marry Uhtred, then

posted 8 years ago by mh85
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why didn't he just tell Uhtred about her debt? It seems that would've broken off the marriage.

[–] HiMyNameIsPenny 8 years ago

Because he didn't want to go against Alfred's wishes maybe?

[–] gshunw24 8 years ago

Good point! Plot hole but necessary to advance the story I guess?

[–] modman-2 8 years ago

i don't think it's a plot hole at all. he's conflicted but can't overtly go against the wishes of the king.

[–] Zero_Wolf 8 years ago

When Uhtred confronted Alfred about it, Alfred stated that it was no secret.
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[–] ceceoh 8 years ago

Perhaps King Alfred had ordered the Oddas not to tell. Odda the Elder wasn't crazy about Mildrith marrying Uthred either, but they both knew Alfred wanted the marriage to happen, and that the debt was meant to be some sort of loyalty test for Uthred.

[–] bham_man34 8 years ago

That made no sense. Young Odda had no problem whatsoever conspiring against Alfred on numerous occasions, so there would be nothing preventing him from telling Uhtred the truth to get Mildreth for himself. It was just plot convenience but pretty sloppy in my opinion.

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6401) 5 years ago

Got the impression that he didn't get interested in Mildeth until after she married Uhtred.