Fauvel

[fremsley]

Who, during the crusades rode a horse called Fauvel.

Thanks in advance.

[goldfish1]

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/sherwoodtimes/king.htm

Isaac Disappears Before Surrendering
Governor Isaac's pledges to King Richard at Limassol were nothing but shameful lies. In the night he stole away on his horse named Fauvel and rode to Famagusta 'like one who had quite lost his mind, leaving behind two horses swift and strong, and desperately fleeing headlong.'

As soon as Isaac's flight was discovered, Richard sailed round the coast to Famagusta while Guy of Lusignan led his forces along the coast road. The town was deserted - Isaac had fled once again, this time to the great castle of Kantara, confident that he could safely hold out in the mountains.

While in Famagusta, King Richard received a deputation from King Philip imploring him to come to the crusade as soon as possible.

'Not for half the wealth of Russia,' Richard answered, 'not until I have conquered Cyprus.'

When Isaac's wife and small daughter fell into Guy of Lusignan's hands at Kyrenia, Isaac (pictured right) was beside himself with grief and surrendered himself and the whole island. After he had begged not to be put in irons, King Richard simply cast him in silver ones.