King Edward II (World Without End)

Sir Thomas is one of the main characters in the series "World Without End". He is a knight who has turned on Queen Isabella after learning of her plot to kill King Edward II and sought sanctuary in the Kingsbridge Priery, becoming a monk in the process. He is played by Ben Chaplin.

History
Sir Thomas first appears in the first episode as a knight on horseback fleeing pursing crossbowmen. He is injured when one crossbow bolt strikes him in the arm while another slays his horse. Fleeing into the nearby woods, he is able to kill his pursuers in a fight, before then collapsing of his injuries and being taken to the Kingsbridge Priery by the brothers Merthin and Ralph, who had been in the woods at the time. His injury is treated by the healer Mattie Wise but later becomes infected. Before Mattie can arrive, the Priery healer Brother Joseph amputates the arm. Mattie's arrival however, saves Thomas' life.

After getting sanctuary at the Priery, Sir Thomas expresses his desire to become a monk. His reason for this being that he was once a knight in the service of Queen Isabella who deserted after learning that she had conspired to have her husband Edward II killed. As a monk in the priery Sir Thomas is guranteed total protection from her wrath. He subsequently attempts to adjust to his new life in the priery, even attempting to better things in Kingsbridge somewhat.



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