King John liked to sleep with any woman who he was attracted to. He fell in lust with the beautiful daughter of Robert Fitz-Walter, a prominent noble. Maud the Fair was not interested in his advances, so he had her kidnapped and placed in the White Tower in London. When her father took offense, John had his castle seized and him banished from the kingdom. John attempted to woo Maud, but she would have nothing to do with him. Finally, John had her put in the worst cell in the prison, hoping the bleak existence would cause Maud to reconsider. Maud was made of stern stuff and still spurned him. One day, John had a poisoned egg sent to Maud and she died in great pain. Add this to the numerous reasons why the barons rebelled against their king.
– maroon 18
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