As a prisoner of the English for several years, John was granted royal privileges, permitting him to travel about and to enjoy a regal lifestyle. His account books during his captivity show that he was purchasing horses, pets, and clothes while maintaining an astrologer and a court band. Philip, John's fourth son, had also been captured at Poitiers and followed him into captivity.
John, who spent several years as a captive of England, received royal privileges which allowed him to roam freely and live like royalty. His account books during his imprisonment show that he bought horses, pets, and clothes while maintaining an astrologer and a court band. Philip, John's fourth son, was also captured at Poitiers and joined him in captivity.