From "The Land of Morgan" by G.T.Clark, printed in 1883 the following relating to Thomas, the 2nd son of Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester. Thomas's elder brother Gibert became the 7th Earl of Gloucester. Relating to Thomas's royal commission to conquer all he could in Ireland: "Soon after his landing he was himself conquered by the charms of Julian, third daughter of Maurice, son of Maurice fitz Gerald, by Emmeline, daughter and heir of Sir Stephen Longespee, a natural son of Henry II and Rosamund Clifford". He was loyal to King Henry III, and helped Prince Edward to escape captivity after he had been captured at Lewes."