CHAPTER XXI.

REIGN OF RICHARD I.: THE THIRD CRUSADE.

Richard's Show of Penitence--His Coronation--Massacre of the Jews--Results of the Second Crusade--Richard raises Money for the Third Crusade--The Regency--Departure for the Holy Land--The Sicilian Succession--The Quarrel concerning Joan's Dower--Richard's Prodigality--His Interview with the Monk, Joachim--Treachery of Philip, and Richard's Repudiation of Alice--Richard's Betrothal to Berengaria--Adventures on the Coast of Cyprus, and the Conquest of the Island--The Siege of Acre and its Fall--Dissension between Richard and Philip, and Return of the Latter to France--Massacre of Prisoners on Both Sides--The Battle of Azotus--Occupation of Jaffa--The Advance towards Jerusalem--Quarrels among the Crusaders, and Negotiations with Saladin--Chivalry of Saladin--Death of Conrad, and Charges brought against Richard--Last Advance upon Jerusalem--Battle of Jaffa--Truce with Saladin 217