Appearance
The Itinerarium peregrinorum et gesta regis Ricardi by Richard de Templo states that "He was tall, of elegant build; the color of his hair was between red and gold; his limbs were supple and straight. He had long arms suited to wielding a sword. His long legs matched the rest of his body."
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“By nature servile, people attempt at first glance to find signs of good breeding in the appearance of those who occupy more exalted stations.”
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