In Hythe, Richard arrives from Canterbury to lead a military pursuit. Richard's leadership skills are put to the challenge here as he is required to encourage his men to fight.
"Hythe is situated at the water's edge. The cliffs, which at Dover beetle so fearfully over the tremendous deep, have by degrees receded from their apparant task of paling in the ocean, and as they retire inland, lose their barren, precipitous aspect, and become green, wooded hills, overlookinga grassy plain, which extends from their feet to the sands, a distance of about half a mile" (244).
"A few scattered shot from Peachy's advanced guard broke in upon these regrets; Richard in a moment recollected that this was a time for action, not for words. He issued a few commands as to the position of his troops, and riding to their front addressed them: '... let us recollect that we are soldiers; our lives depend upon our swards; draw them for the right, and be strong in it'" (247).
Description: The image shows a defense position along the shore as well as direct water access whereby travelers enter the city.
