The King and his heir, Prince James, doted on the king's ward, the Earl of Leithbourne. He was like a brother to the prince, and like a son to the king. Both of them believed him and often consulted with him. But the Earl of Leithborn had his own devious plan. He wanted to take the throne himself. And it is not known how it would have ended if the court Jester had not suddenly intervened.