Eric didn't plan on traveling overland directly to Canossa. He would have to cross far too many territories. Never mind the various lords who randomly imposed tolls—the real problem was the sporadic fighting between them. Besides, it was best to save money wherever possible.
So, Eric took a ship from Rouen and sailed around Normandy, heading first to Outville Town in Cotentin to pick up Eleanor, who was about to lose her mind.
His uncle Ambel had four sons and seven daughters. And then there was Helia to add to the mix.
Eleanor had never in her life had to live with so many people at once. And because Eric was her husband, she had no way of avoiding them.
And Ambel's family loved a boisterous household, meaning she could only stay in her room when it was time to sleep.
When Eric saw her, it looked as if her soul were about to float right out of her mouth.
From Cotentin, they sailed around Brittany to reach Nantes.
