Siege of Nottingham--Day One

Day One of the Siege of Nottingham. Richard is infuriated when the castle defenders refuse to discuss terms (they do not believe he has really returned, think they are being tricked by the besiegers) and when several men are shot dead practically at his feet. He launches an attack and after fierce fighting and high casualties, he takes the outer bailey and captures the barbican. But the assault ends with the coming of night.

I'll have a lot of catching up to do on my Today in History Notes once the siege ends. But I have to mention that this date had to give Lionheart a great deal of pleasure, for on September 28th, 1197, his nemesis, the Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich died unexpectedly in Sicily, a day many would have reason to celebrate. If I weren't such an indifferent cook, I'd bake a cake.