How did Empress Matilda escape the siege at Oxford Castle?
Through a tunnel
In disguise as a servant
Across the frozen River Isis
In a horse-drawn carriage
Answer
Empress Matilda escaped the siege at Oxford Castle by crossing the frozen River Isis. This was a bold and daring move, as the river was wide and fast-flowing, and the ice was thin and treacherous. However, Matilda was successful in crossing the river, and she was able to escape to safety.
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