During this period Richard began to receive disturbing news of the activities of his brother John and of Philip Augustus, and as the spring gave way to summer it became evident that Richard would have to return soon to Europe to safeguard his own interests there.
Richard began to receive disturbing news of the activities of his brother John and of Philip Augustus. This was during this period. Richard would have to return soon to Europe to safeguard his own interests there. This became evident. The spring gave way to summer.