Chapters 23-26 Summary

In Chapter 23, September 1256, Nell and Richard attempt to convince Guy de Lusignan, oldest of the de Lusignan siblings, to encourage his other siblings to rein in their behavior. The de Lusignans have been given lands and power by Henry and they use it to steal and kill, never to be punished by their brother, King Henry. This is causing great concern among Henry's barons, but no one can convince him to change. In Wales, Llewelyn agrees to free Davydd and give him some lands of his own.

In Chapter 24, April 1258, Edward meets with his cousins, Harry and Bran de Montfort and Hal Planategenet. Edward tells his cousins of trouble brewing with Henry's barons. Edward then says that a group of barons are meeting that night, headed by Simon. A short time later, Henry meets with his unhappy barons at Oxford. A...