In Aberdeenshire, Richard meets Katherine, his eventual love interest. Katherine comes from a noble family, whose influence becomes a great help to Richard. The two get married here. Richard feels accepted by and comfortable with Katherine.
When arriving in Scotland, Richard is taken to Edinburgh. Here, Richard seeks the support from King James. He tells his story before the royal court in order to convince them that he in fact is the lost Prince who has finally returned.
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).
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The Prince is brought to Burgundy to meet his aunt, Margaret of Burgundy. Margaret's wealth is influential for Richard and she believes he is the rightful heir, so she wants to support him in whatever ways she can.
"The riches and magnificence of the now extiguished house of Burgundy, almost equalled that of Paris; their cavaliers were as noble and gallant; their tournaments and feasts as gay and pompous. The Prince felt his situation much changed for the better. His aunt's warm affection was more worth than Charles's politic and courteous protection" (156).
On his sailing expedition, Richard is caught in the middle of belief and disbelief between the crew members on whether or not he really is Richard, the Fourth of England. On deciding whether to take him as a prisoner or listen to Richard's account, the captain decides to save himself from potential mutiny and listen to Richard's request to be left a the harbour in Cork.
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).
