The kings of France and England meet…

The kings of France and England meet at Messina according to the original suggestion of the late William II, Richard demands the return of his sister, along with every penny of her dowry.

When Tancred balks at these demands, Richard seizes a monastery and the castle of La Bagnara.

He decides to spend the winter in Italy and attacks and subdued the city of Messina on October 4.

Finally, Tancred agrees to the terms and sends Joan's dowry.

By the subsequent Treaty of Messina, Richard obtains for Joan her release and her dower, acknowledges Tancred as king of Sicily, declares Arthur of Brittany (Richard's nephew) to be his own heir, and provides for Arthur to marry Tancred's daughter.

This treaty will infuriate the Germans, who are also taking part in the Third Crusade, and it will incite Richard's brother John to treachery and rebellion.

Philip and Richard sign an agreement outlining their mutual obligations and rights on the crusade.

By his assent to the Treaty of Messina with Philip of France, Richard formally acknowledges his continental holdings as a fief of the French king.