sneered reply soon became famous: "Were I in my castle of Bungay, Upon the Waveney, I would ne care for the King of Cockney." Henry II and his army marched straight to the eastern counties. Evil Hugh was eventually forced to surrender to the King's forces. His castles, including Bungay, were destroyed as punishment. Having lost his power, Hugh Bigod left England to join a crusade. He died shortly afterwards. Although Hugh died on a holy crusade, few people thought that his soul would be welcome in heaven. As time passed, events were to confirm this. It was over a hundred years before Hugh's descendant, Roger Bigod, rebuilt the castle at Bungay. A few decades later, a young lad was going about his daily tasks in the castle, when he had a terrifying encounter. Blocking his way was a monstrous black hound. The dog had burning red eyes, enormous teeth and fur so dark you could see your reflection in it. Terrified by his ordeal, the poor lad died soon after. When the frightening ghostly vision started to appear in several places throughout the castle, the local people knew there must be a connection to the troubled soul of the evil Earl. It was felt his wicked life would not allow him to rest in peace. The devil dog, Black Shuck, would appear in a chilling flash and bring misfortune to those that looked into its burning eyes. As the years passed, the phantom dog became part of local folklore