![]() She was on the point of hotly defending Richard when Simon said, “The money you so generously donated to me for my trip to Rome went straight into Richard’s pocket. ![]() Rumors abounded that he was planning a Crusade because the Holy Land and the territories surrounding it was where the real wealth, riches, and treasures of the world could be found. ![]() As the Count of Poitou he lived entirely on the continent and was now busy currying favor to be elected King of the Romans. At the moment he had no interest in England. He was likened to King Midas, everything he touched turned to gold, and she learned that it was apparently common knowledge that he was so avaricious and tight-fisted, he still had the first crown he’d ever made. According to the bishop, Richard’s god was money. ![]() She was surprised to learn that Richard would not be in London for the queen’s churching or the prince’s christening. The two men spoke in very unflattering terms about both of her brothers. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |