[1] King Richard not meaning to breake vp his siege from before the towne, notwithstanding the French [page 152] king had entred it) staied a certeine time of purpose to win it, knowing the gaine to be the greater, and his name more famous, if he might atchiue his pur|pose, now that his aduersarie was within it. But when he saw it would not be,K. Richard raiseth his siege. he raised his siege, and departed towards Cleremont, spoiling all the coun|trie by his forrais as he went, so that he wan great pillage, wherewith his souldiers were loden and made verie rich.