Emphasis Preaching Journal

Many legends have grown up about King Richard I "the Lionheart" of England, largely due to the even-more-legendary stories of Robin Hood. In these accounts, Richard is often depicted as the beloved but absent king, who left his evil brother John in charge while he went away to defend the realm. Richard was imprisoned and held for ransom in Germany during the Third Crusade. In his absence, the people expressed their devotion to their good king, and their hatred of Prince John.