The whole kingdom is in a state of disturbance.

There have been several risings against Prince John's authority; but these have been, so far, suppressed.

Now that we know where King Richard is, and hope for his return ere very long, it is probable that peace will be maintained; but should treachery prevail, and King Richard's return be prevented, you may be sure that John will not be permitted to mount the throne without the determined resistance of a large number of the nobles." "But," Cuthbert said, "John is not the successor to the throne.

Prince Arthur of Brittany was named by King Richard from the first as his successor.

He is so by blood and by right, and John can have no pretence to the throne so long as he lives." "That is so," Sir Baldwin said.