Southwell

Cranmer reports Wolsey's arrival in Southwell, where the disgraced cardinal draws crowds and regains popularity among northern supporters. The town buzzes with enthusiasm for Wolsey, its streets filling with people who rally to his side despite his fall from power. This surge of public favor alarms Norfolk and highlights Southwell's role as a refuge and power base outside London's intrigues, its atmosphere charged with defiance and renewed loyalty.