After the failure of his march through the City, Essex returned to his Strand house where he barricaded himself with his remaining supporters. Lord Admiral Nottingham besieged the house with cannon; Essex surrendered after negotiation. Several hostages including Archbishop of Canterbury Whitgift were held briefly.
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