In Waterford a great battle ensues. With help from the Earl of Desmond and De Faro, Richard attempts to take the town. Their initial siege and energy seems to prevail, but eventually the opposing forces are too strong and Richard and De Faro are forced back to the sea.
"Here Richard's presence was enough to restore victory to his standard--flushined, panting, yet firm in his seat, his hand true and dangerous in its blows, there was something superhuman in his strength and courage, yet more fearful than his sharp sword... Their little fleet had made its way up Waterford Harbour into the river Suir" (350).
"The vessels meanwhile dropt down below Little Island, at once to get out of shot of Reginald's tower, which commands the harbour, and to remove from the citizens any apprehensions they might entertain of attack. The winding of the river concealed them entirely from the town" (351).
Description: Here is a picture of Reginald's tower. Richard and company hoped to capture it, but it ended up being too much for them to handle.
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