In 1068, Edwin and Morcar fled from William's court and went north, where they were joined by many others in rebellion against William, all protesting against the injustice and tyranny of his rule. When William was informed of the revolt, he took his forces north, building castles as they went. William first went to Warwick, a key city in Mercia, set about building a castle and then went to Nottingham to build another. Edwin and Morcar were quick to surrender as soon as William established control of Warwick. The citizens of York sent William hostages to dsiplay their obedience as soon as Nottingham had fallen, followed quickly by Northumbrian rebels. Edgar fled to Scotland where Malcom III took him in. The others begged for forgiveness. The revolt ended, but resistance continued.
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