As what we discussed in the last two responses, the author of the chronicle was a writer who mixes his own emotion in his book. As a leader from Christian side, King Richard is clearly praised by the author in two main aspects: a wise king and an outstanding general.
First of all, the author still takes delight in talking about Richard’s methods of being a king. Richard was appointed the king after his father, King Henry’s death. On the “Egyptian” day, King Richard invited numbers of guests to come to the royal palace. “King Richard with fitting munificence distributed gifts beyond number or price to each of his guests in proportion to their rank.” (Page 145) Peoples were shocked and moved by Richard’s generosity because it was a hard age when
First of all, the author still takes delight in talking about Richard’s methods of being a king. Richard was appointed the king after his father, King Henry’s death. On the “Egyptian” day, King Richard invited numbers of guests to come to the royal palace. “King Richard with fitting munificence distributed gifts beyond number or price to each of his guests in proportion to their rank.” (Page 145) Peoples were shocked and moved by Richard’s generosity because it was a hard age when