Whether he loved mischief or not (and some say he breathed it); whether he had a grudge against Anjou not yet assuaged; whether he was in league with Prince John, or had indeed thought to do Prince Richard a service, let philosophers, experts of mankind, determine.

If he had a turn for dramatics he had certainly indulged it now, and given himself strong meat for a new Sirvente of Kings.

At least he was very busy after Richard's departure, himself preparing for a long journey to the South..