A History of the Life of Richard Cœur-de-Lion, King of England

Preaching of a Second Crusade-Its Advocacy by St. Bernard-Character
of the Second Crusade-The Armies of Conrad and Louis-Reception of
Louis at Constantinople-Meeting of Louis and Conrad-Imprudent Con-
duct of De Rancun-Its Effects-Treachery of the Greeks-Arrival of
Louis in Jerusalem-Siege of Damascus-Unsuccessful Result of the
Second Crusade-Energy of Baldwin and Joscelyn-Death of Joscelyn-
Offer of the Emperor Manuel-Imbecility of the Egyptian Khalifs-Internal
Troubles in Egypt-Siege of Ascalon by the Christians-Ambition of
Noureddin-His Cunning and Duplicity-Defeat of the Christians at
Paneas-Illness of Noureddin-Victory over Noureddin-March of the
Emperor Manuel into Syria-Domestic Troubles of Baldwin-Almeric
succeeds Baldwin-Contentions between Schawer and Dargam-Battle of
the Castle of the Curdes-Invasion of Egypt-Battle of Hermopolis-
Proposals for Peace-Return of Almeric to Ascalon-Designs upon Egypt
-Preparations for its Conquest-Retreat of Almeric from Egypt-Saladin
appointed Vizier-Anxiety of Noureddin-Situation of Saladin-Aspect
of Affairs in Egypt-Schism in the Mussulman Religion-Death of
Khalif Aded-Saladin avoids an Interview with Noureddin-Noureddin's
Suspicions of Saladin-Death of Noureddin and Almeric Baldwin the
Leper-Insubordination amongst the Syrian Emirs-Saladin takes pos-
session of Damascus-His Treaty with Malek Saleh-Influence of Saladin
-Defeat of Manuel by Kilig Arslan II.

BOOK IX.

Proposed Expedition of Henry II. and Louis-The Decrees of the Lateran
Rebellion of Geoffrey de Rancun-Anecdote of Prince Philip of France-
Louis visits the Shrine of St. Thomas-Coronation of Philip Augustus-
Quarrel between Philip and his Mother-Conference between Henry and
Philip Henry visited by the Count de Bar-The Assize of Arms-
Schemes of the Count of Flanders-Insurrection in France-Henry and
his Sons-Agreement between the two Henrys-Negotiations with the
Count of Flanders-Events of the year 1182-Richard commanded to do
Homage Excuse for the King's conduct-Unnatural Command of the

CONTENTS.

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King-Indignation of Richard-Conflicting Statements-Reception of

Henry 11. at Limoges-The Rebellion in Aquitaine-Treachery of the

young King-Meeting of the Clergy at Caen-Illness of the younger

Henry-Death of the young King-The Characters of Henry and Richard

-Grief of the King

BOOK X.

Harmony between the King and Richard-Claims of Philip against England

-Homage of Henry to Philip-Attempt to intimidate Richard-Philip's

Demand upon the Count of Flanders-Attack upon the Count of Hainault

-Submission of the Count of Flanders-Conference between Henry and

Philip-Filial Obedience of Richard-Henry and the Princess Adelais—

War with the Count of Toulouse-Defeat of the Count of Toulouse-

Death of Geoffrey-Preparations for War-Interference of the Clergy-

A Truce concluded-Disgraceful Act of Richard-Temperate Policy of

Henry-Richard takes the Cross-Preaching of the third Crusade-Sa-

ladin's Tithe Conspiracy in Aquitaine-Richard and the Count of Tou-

louse-Suspicious Conduct of Philip-Preparations for War-Henry in-

vades France-Combat between Richard and De Barres-Philip offers

Terms of Peace-Abrupt Termination of the Negotiations-Rumours of

the Day-Demands of Richard-Richard's Quarrel submitted to Arbitra-

tion-War renewed-Flight of Henry-Treaty of Peace-Death of

Henry the Second

BOOK XI.

Remorse of Richard-Punishment for Rebellion-Richard receives Absolution

-Conference between Philip and Richard-Its Amicable conclusion-

Queen Eleanor restored to Liberty-Act of Grace to Prisoners-Richard

returns to England-Eleanor's Influence

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BOOK XII.

Personal Appearance of the King-Admiration of his Subjects-Prepara-

tions for the Coronation-The Procession to the Abbey-The Ceremony

of Coronation-Proclamation against the Jews-Massacre of the Jews-

Richard's sense of Equity

BOOK XIII.

Richard's Enthusiasm for the Crusade-His Motives-Sale of the Royal

Possessions-A Royal Purchaser-Charter to William of Scotland-Re-

signation of Ranulph de Glanville-Arrest of the High Justiciary-De-

privation of the Sheriffs - Envoys from Philip-Richard's Departure

delayed-Pretensions of the Archbishop of Canterbury-Feud between

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CONTENTS.

Richard and Geoffrey-Dispute between Baldwin and the Monks-Judg-
ment of the King and Bishops-Termination of the Dissensions
Geoffrey's Appointment confirmed-Richard sets sail from England.

BOOK XIV.

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Aspect of Affairs in the East-The Count of Flanders in Palestine-Siege
of Harem-Departure of Saladin for Ascalon-Gallant Conduct of Bald-
win-Meeting of the two Armies-Defeat of Saladin-Sufferings of the
Mahommedans-Erection of a Fort at Jacob's Ford-Saladin invades
Sidon-Defeat of the Christians-Marriage of Guy of Lusignan-Truce
between Baldwin and Saladin-Dissensions in Palestine-Death of Malek
Saleh-Designs of Saladin-The Count of Tripoli-Saladin lays Siege to
Berytes-Perilous Situation of the Sultan-Progress of Saladin-His
Power and Dominions-Daring Resolution of Renault de Chatillon-Guy
de Lusignan appointed Regent-Imposition of a Property and Income Tax
-Moving of the Forces of Jerusalem-March of Saladin to Carac-Siege
of Carac-Deliverance of Carac-Anger of Baldwin with Lusignan-The
Succession to the Throne-The Count of Tripoli and the Regency-The
Regent's Truce with Saladin-Intrigues of Sybilla's Party-Violation of
the Truce-The Confederation of Naplouse- Coronation of Sybilla ·
Contempt of the Nobles-Proceedings of the Count of Tripoli-His Alli-
ance with Saladin-Envoys despatched to the Count-Extraordinary
Tidings from him—The Battle of Nazareth—Reconciliation of the Count
of Tripoli with Guy-Exertions of the Christians-Proceedings of Sa-
ladin—The Sultan's Forces-His Capture of Tiberiad—Advice of the
Count of Tripoli-Conduct of the Grand Master of the Temple-March
of the Christians-Their Sufferings-The Passage to the Lake of Tiberias
-Defeat of the Christians-Escape of the Count of Tripoli-Aspect of
the Battle-field-Loss of the Holy Cross-Death of Renault of Chatillon
-Fanatical Cruelty of Saladin-Deplorable State of the Country-Suc-
cesses of Saladin-Siege of Ascalon-Surrender of Ascalon-Balian of
Ibelin in Jerusalem-Jerusalem confided to Balian-Saladin's Advance on
the Holy City-Resolution of the Christians-Siege of Jerusalem-Ter-
rible Sufferings of the Christians-Mission of Balian to Saladin-Speech
of Balian to the Sultan-Fall of Jerusalem-Arrangements for a New
Crusade-State of Affairs in England-Richard's Preparations for the
Expedition-Laws for the Discipline of his Forces - Richard and the
Bishop of Ely-Ordonnance of the King of France-Rendezvous on the
Plains of Vezelai-Richard sets sail for Messina-Visit of Cardinal Oc-
tavian to Richard-Arrival of the English Fleet at Messina-Alarm of
the King of Sicily-His Reception of Philip-Arrival of Richard at
Messina - The Lion and the Lamb― Richard's Demands upon Tancred

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- Dissensions in Messina - Richard's Attack and Capture of Mes-

sina-Imprudent Message of Philip-Anger of Richard - Negotiations

with Tancred-A Compromise agreed upon-Treaty between Richard

and Tancred-Richard's Anxiety regarding the Succession-His Resign-

ment of the Right of Wreck-Penitence of Richard-His Occupations at

Messina Richard and Des Barres-Enmity of the King of England-

Visit of Richard to Tancred-Secret Practices of Philip — Arrival of

Eleanor and Berengaria at Naples-Object of their Journey-Treaty be-

tween Philip and Richard-Terms of the Treaty-Departure of Philip-

Eleanor and Richard's Proceedings-Accusations against Richard-His

Liberality in Sicily-Richard sails for Palestine

BOOK XV.

Magnificence of his Fleet-Disasters of the Voyage-The Shipwrecked Cru-

saders-Wily Conduct of the Emperor of Cyprus-Richard's Message to

Isaac-Battle with the Cypriots-Gallant Bearing of Richard-Defeat of

Isaac-Marriage of Richard and Berengaria-Treaty with the Emperor of

Cyprus-His Treachery-Fall of Nicosia-Submission of Isaac-Richard's

Concession to the Cypriots

BOOK XVI.

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State of Palestine on his Arrival-Good Faith of Saladin-Dejection of Tyre

-Conrad of Montferrat-His Defence of Tyre-The Green Knight—A

Snare laid for the Mahommedans-Abandonment of the Siege of Tyre-

Liberation of Guy and others-Discord among the Christians-Progress

of Saladin - Surrender of Carac and Shaubec-Mission of William of

Tyre-Frederic Barbarossa as a Crusader-Crusading Enthusiasm in Eu-

rope-Combats with the Saracens-Guy's March upon Acre-Siege of

Acre-Perilous Position of Guy-Accession of Strength to the Christians

-Attack on Saladin's Camp-Defeat of the Christians-Retirement of

Saladin from his Position-The Besieged and the Besiegers-Expedients

of Saladin-Hopes of the Saracens-Pestilence in the Christian Camp-

Death of Sybilla-Ambition of Conrad of Montferrat-Differences between

Conrad and Guy
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'BOOK XVII.

Richard in sight of Palestine-Desperate Fight at Sea-Gorgeous Appear-

ance of Acre-Richard's Arrival in Syria-Rejoicings in the Christian

Camp-Activity of Philip Augustus-Illness of Richard-Attack on Acre

by the French-Kindness and Liberality of Saladin-Gallantry and Death

of Alberic Clement-Assault by the English and Pisans-Unsuccessful

Efforts of the Christians-Offer of Surrender-Miraculous Interpositions

-Treachery in both Hosts-Surrender of Acre

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Philip and Richard at Acre-Succession to the Throne of Jerusalem-Claims
of Sybilla and Isabella-Discord between Philip and Richard―The Ques-
tion of Sovereignty decided-Philip abandons the Crusade-His Departure
-The Convention of Acre-Saladin delays its fulfilment-Massacre of the
Mussulman Prisoners-Conflicting statements-Richard marches towards
Ascalon-Discipline of the Army of the Cross-Arrival at Cayphas—
Sufferings of the Crusaders-Difficulties of the way-Encampment on
the Plains of Megiddo-Richard wounded-Advance upon Assur-—Ar-
rangement of the Troops-The Attack commenced by the Turks-Orders
of Richard-General Battle-Richard's prowess-James of Avesnes killed
-Rout of the Saracens-Grief for the Death of James of Avesnes-Dis-
mantling the City of Ascalon-Richard proposes to march for Ascalon-
His Proposal overborne-Richard attacked by Mussulmans-The Tem-
plars and the Turkish Cavalry-Flight of the Saracens-Treachery of
Conrad of Montferrat-Richard's passion for Music-Destitution of the
Army-The Advance upon Jerusalem abandoned-Dispersion of the
Crusading Force-Richard's designs frustrated-Conduct of the Duke of
Austria-Feuds between the Pisans and Genoese-Richard appeases their
Animosity-Grief at the Departure of the French-Death of Takieddin-
Painful News from England-Richard's determination to return thither
-Conrad elected Leader and King-Assassination of Conrad-Charge
against Richard-Its Improbability-Conrad's Death suggested by Saladin
-Conduct of the Widow of Conrad-Henry of Champagne marries Isa-