Life and Deeds of Richard the Lionheart
Prologue
Anno Domini 1187
Noon at Bordeaux Castle
Noon at Bordeaux Castle
Richard was sitting on his bed thinking about his family. But those thougts weren't nice.
My father and my brother.
Henry and John.
Two people i hate most in the world, i'm the older child but that doesn't matter.
Father has sent me here, to this backwater, Duke of Aquitaine. Bah! More like Duke of a gutter. My brother fights the celtic barbarians in Ireland while i check how many damn potatoes the serfs have harvested.
Richard looked up and saw himself in the mirror.
Not anymore. - he thought.
I swear to God I'm going to overthrow my father, Claim the English crown and banish both of those traitors out of my Kingdom! I swear to God! - He shouted as loud as he could. He stood up and called the steward of the Duchy.
What is it you want my liege?
How much men can we raise?
Counting the armies of the smaller counties i think about 10 thousands.
That won't do... Richard thought for a second.
Get a horse ready i'm going to Paris.
But Sir! What about the Duchy?
I don't care about it.
Sir! You can't just go!
Richard stopped gathering his belongings and slowly turned back.
Did you just ordered me?
The steward starded shaking and slowly stepped back.
Never tell me what to do again. Do you understand?
The steward slowly nodded.
Good. Richard grabbed his sword and turned back to the steward.
I'll be back in 2 months or so when i come back i want that 10 thousands ready for a war, do you understand?
Yes, sir.
Good. Richard marched out of the room.
Steward looked out the window and saw the Duke riding away.
He's mad! - he sayed - I can't believe that man is son of frank!
Richard rode through the village surrounding the castle with the words he said earlier echoing in his head.
"I swear to God i will take the Throne"
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