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Tango0107 Sep 2020 3:18 p.m. PST

"Defying a king is no way to win medals, approval, or an invitation to court. Under certain kings of England, defiance could lead to time in the stockade or worse – beheading.

But thankfully for Garnier de Nablus, one-time Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, his king, Richard I, was better known for bravery than vengeance.

So when Nablus defied his king during the Battle of Arsuf, his king did not have him thrown in prison. In fact, he would ultimately thank him. Luckily for him, Richard was known for two things: bravery (which earned him his nickname of Richard the Lionheart) and patience…"
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Legionarius07 Sep 2020 6:07 p.m. PST

Richard was also known for cruelty and debauchery, among other things…

Tango0108 Sep 2020 12:47 p.m. PST

And what other things!… (smile)

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Huscarle09 Sep 2020 3:32 a.m. PST

Legionarius – All rulers were known for their cruelty, but debauchery is one thing that Richard cannot be accused of.

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