It is my intent to travel to the Tyrol, and to trace his steps from the time that he was captured.

Then, when I obtain knowledge of the place where he is kept, I will return, and consult upon the best steps to be taken.

My presence in England is now useless.

Did the barons raise the standard of King Richard against the prince, I should at once return and join them.

But without land or vassals, I can do nothing here, and shall be indeed like a hunted hare, for I know that the false earl will move heaven and earth to capture me." Sir Baldwin approved of the resolution; but recommended Cuthbert to take every precaution not to fall himself into the hands of the emperor; "for," he said, "if we cannot discover the prison of King Richard, I fear that it would be hopeless indeed ever to attempt to find that in which a simple knight is confined.".