Chapter 2

1398-1399.

Henry taken into the care of Richard. -- Death of John of Gaunt. -- Henry knighted by Richard in Ireland. -- His person and manners. -- News of Bolinbroke's landing and hostile measures reaches Ireland. -- Indecision and delay of Richard. -- He shuts up Henry and the young Duke of Gloucester in Trym Castle. -- Reflections on the fate of these two Cousins -- of Bolinbroke -- of Richard -- and of the widowed Duchess of Gloucester. Page 32