William attacked Ralph’s castle in Brittany, but was forced to retreat William made decisions that took away Earls’ power Earls in England lost land Conspirators had powerful allies in Europe Anglo-Saxons had already tried to rebel against William Roger was put in prison for life Bishops – under William’s control – threatened to cut Roger off from the church William left England to deal with affairs in Normandy Ralph and his wife escaped to Brittany Ralph married Roger’s sister Waltheof fled but returned and was put in prison, then executed in May 1076 Earls lost certain privileges they previously enjoyed