Plantagenet meets Richard in Spain at Alcala-la-Real where he is learning how to take care of himself in arms and courage. It is a place rooted in violence and death, but also a great training ground high on the hill.
"Meanwhile Plantagenet, following his former purpose, would take up his abode with Richard in Spain; teach him the science of arms, and the more difficult lesson of courage, self-command, and prudent conduct" (100).
"It was perched high upon the mountain, overlooking a plain which had been for many years the scene of ruthless carnage and devastation, being in itself an asylum for fugitives--a place of rest of the victor--an eagle's nest, unassailable by the vultures of the plain" (102).
Description: The image shows the Fortress of La Mota, likely the training place of Richard on top of the hill in Alcala-la-Real.
