Hugh de Burgh was in charge of guarding Arthur and refused to let him be mutilated, but to demoralise Arthur's supporters was to announce his death. The circumstances of Arthur's death are unclear, though he probably died in 1203.
Hugh de Burgh was responsible for guarding Arthur and prevented him from being subjected to mutilation, but to weaken Arthur's followers was to declare his death. The circumstances of Arthur's passing remain shrouded in mystery, although it is likely that he perished sometime between 1203.