Gunpowder

SYNOPSIS

Believing that they are carrying out God's will the conspirators unload the gunpowder in the vaults beneath parliament whilst the constable of Castile, frightened that their success will cause a national backlash against Catholics, tricks Father Gerard into naming them. Cecil is also intrigued by an anonymous letter to Lord Monteagle, advising him against attending parliament, which leads to a search of the vaults. As a result Guy Fawkes is arrested and tortured but refuses to betray the others. Despite the collapse of an anticipated rebellion and aware that their plot has failed Catesby and his friends refuse to flee the country and retribution on the part of the crown swiftly follows.