THE REIGN OF HENRY II. (_concluded_). Events in Ireland--The Irish People--Henry's Designs in Ireland--Nicholas Breakspeare (Pope Adrian IV.)--The King of Leinster's Outrage--Dermot obtains Henry's Patronage--Siege of Wexford--Strongbow in Ireland--Siege of Waterford--Henry and the Norman Successes in Ireland--Arrival of Henry near Waterford--His Court in Dublin--The King Returns to England--His Eldest Son Rebels--The Younger Henry at the French Court--The English King's Measures of Defence--Defeat of the Insurgent Princes--Success of the King's Cause in England--Henry's Penance--Capture of King William of Scotland--Revival of Henry's Popularity--The King Forgives his Rebellious Sons--Period of Tranquillity--Fresh Family Feuds--The King at Limoges--Death of Princes Henry and Geoffrey--Affairs in Palestine--The Pope's Call to Arms for the Cross--The Saladin Tithe--Richard's Quarrel with his Father--Henry Sues for Peace--The Conference at Colombières--Death of the King--Richard before his Father's Corpse--Character of Henry II.--The Story of Fair Rosamond 199 CHAPTER XX. NORMAN ARCHITECTURE. Introduction of Norman Architecture--Remains of Saxon Work--Canterbury Cathedral--St. Albans and other Edifices--Periods of Norman Architecture--Its Characteristics--Towers--Windows--Doorways--Porches--Arches--Piers and Pillars--Capitals--Mouldings and Ornaments 212 CHAPTER XXI. REIGN OF RICHARD I.: THE THIRD CRUSADE. Richard's Show of Penitence--His Coronation--Massacre of the Jews--Results of the Second Crusade--Richard raises Money for the Third Crusade--The Regency--Departure for the Holy Land--The Sicilian Succession--The Quarrel concerning Joan's Dower--Richard's Prodigality--His Interview with the Monk, Joachim--Treachery of Philip, and Richard's Repudiation of Alice--Richard's Betrothal to Berengaria--Adventures on the Coast of Cyprus, and the Conquest of the Island--The Siege of Acre and its Fall--Dissension between Richard and Philip, and Return of the Latter to France--Massacre of Prisoners on Both Sides--The Battle of Azotus--Occupation of Jaffa--The Advance towards Jerusalem--Quarrels among the Crusaders, and Negotiations with Saladin--Chivalry of Saladin--Death of Conrad, and Charges brought against Richard--Last Advance upon Jerusalem--Battle of Jaffa--Truce with Saladin 217 CHAPTER XXII. REIGN OF RICHARD I. (_concluded_).