Richard set about raising the huge sums of money required for this expedition through the sale of lands, titles and appointments, and attempted to ensure that he would not face a revolt while away from his empire.
Ricardo recadou as grandes sumas de diñeiro que necesitaba para a expedición coa venda de terras, títulos e nomeamentos, e tratou de asegurar que non habería unha revolta mentres estivese fóra do seu imperio.