Lord Culter, who had rarely felt jealousy towards his younger brother Francis, except once during a family estrangement, changed after a particular event. He had always seen Francis as a delicate, blond boy interested in reading and music, with a surprising inner strength and sharp wit beneath his fragile appearance. Richard’s perception of his brother remained mostly unaffected by jealousy until a pivotal moment.

That moment came when Francis left home at sixteen as a prisoner of war to the English. This event marked a turning point in Richard's feelings, highlighting the complexity of their relationship and hinting at underlying tensions. Despite his initial misperceptions, Richard recognized that Francis possessed a resilient spirit and a fierce intellect that could be wielded sharply, much like a sword.