I have citations somewhere for 3 books I consulted when trying to figure out this same type of information, especially for Richard's activities prior to his departure from the Holy Land in fall 1192 (since this ties to events in Denial).
I always assumed, based on the historical events, that Much & Robin actually traveled the sea route with Richard on the way to the Holy Land. This screws up the assertion that the boys had actually been in battle for 5 years, because Richard didn't even leave for the HL until 1190. So... Robin just can't keep track of time very well.... Richard probably called for men to join him in 1188 or 89, so perhaps they headed to Aquitaine.
I'll have to think a bit more on the relationship of the assassination attempt to the massacre in Acre. Again, I think - based on what the boyz witnessed, they were present at the massacre. I have some events written down for Sept.-Dec 1191. I'd be more inclined to put the assassination attempt during that time, then assume the boyz left the HL by January of 1192 (or possibly even later) given that travel could take as little as 6 weeks up to 4 months.
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I always assumed, based on the historical events, that Much & Robin actually traveled the sea route with Richard on the way to the Holy Land. This screws up the assertion that the boys had actually been in battle for 5 years, because Richard didn't even leave for the HL until 1190. So... Robin just can't keep track of time very well.... Richard probably called for men to join him in 1188 or 89, so perhaps they headed to Aquitaine.
I'll have to think a bit more on the relationship of the assassination attempt to the massacre in Acre. Again, I think - based on what the boyz witnessed, they were present at the massacre. I have some events written down for Sept.-Dec 1191. I'd be more inclined to put the assassination attempt during that time, then assume the boyz left the HL by January of 1192 (or possibly even later) given that travel could take as little as 6 weeks up to 4 months.