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Sir Thomas Norris writes to Sir Robert Cecil from Cork advising him of the traitor David Maurice and that some of Spenser’s neighbors, the Barrys, had also joined the rebellion. (Hadfield, 383)

From Dublin Castle, Lord Deputy Perrot writes to the Privy Council, listing castles to be fortified, including Kilcolman. (Maley, 40)

October 26: Spenser receives grant for Kilcolman. (Burlinson and Zurcher, 234; Judson 128)

Spenser and English forces reach Smerwick. (Maley, 14)

A letter from Sir Thomas Norris, James Goold, and George Thornton to the Privy Council mentions Irish forces marching on Arlo, meaning Spenser’s estate is threatened. Hadfield mentions that “this intelligence had been ignored by the Dublin…

Spenser accompanies Grey on military expedition to Dingle, County Kerry to engage with the Papal forces ensconced in the fort of Dunanoir—The Golden Fort—at Smerwick. (Maley, 14) "We can be sure that Spenser was with him, as there are…

Tyrone’s rebellion causes the overthrowing of Munster plantation. (Maley, 73)

Although characterized as the stereotypical damsel, Olga appears boring in comparison to Tatyana.