He purposely dismounted at the gate of the castle, which, on his being recognised, was instantly opened, and every honour was paid him by the officers of the count.
Sir James had ordered the remainder of his men to come to the castle when they had put up their horses in the town; and shortly after some conversation together respecting the wars now going on in France, seeing the opportunity was proper, Sir James took the count by the hand, and said "My lord, I make you a prisoner in the king's name.
However, in spite of his protestations and claims of kindred, or any other excuses, he was detained a prisoner and placed by Sir James under a secure guard.
[2] Sir James, by these means, got from the count a beautiful chesnut horse, with a short tail, which was afterward famous as a war-horse.
[2] His cousin, King Charles VI, therefore supported him and named him captain general of Normandy, and gave him a gift of 1000 books.