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I have recently been styudying Basque history and discovered this fascinating character, Tomas de Zumalacarregui. From what I have read he was unquestionably the finest field commander in Spain during the first Carlist War, one could argue all of Europe for that matter.

His exploits were stunning really, and the sheer story potential of the man is staggering. His untimely, and very irregular death are probably one of the more tragic stories i've read.

So, my question is, what happens if El Tio doesn't die at the Siege of Bilbao?

Two options i'm entertaining at the moment are:

1) Don Carlos actually listens to him and the Carlist forces do not attack Bilbao.

or

2) His wound is treated by his own physician

Would much appreciate the input.
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