Richard I's return from German captivity was incomplete while Nottingham Castle held for his brother John. Richard set up his siege machinery in full view of the garrison — who still refused to believe he had returned alive. When he rode up in person, the castle surrendered immediately. The episode is the true historical kernel of the Robin Hood legend of the king returning to find his realm usurped. Richard held his great forest council at Sherwood afterwards.
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