 Why did Sir Robert decide to disobey the king's orders?
Ahead of him, in serried array, with lances erect and pennons flying, was the forward part of the column. Behind the Templars rode the mailed knights of Brittany and Anjou. These were followed by King Guy of Jerusalem and the host of Poitou. He himself, Sir Robert de Bouain, was riding with the Norman and English troops, just behind the men of Poitou. Behind the standard-bearer, his great war horse moving with a steady, measured pace, his coronet of gold on his steel helm gleaming in the glaring desert sun, the lions of England on his firm-held shield, was the King himself. Sir Robert de Bouain twisted again in his saddle to look at the knight riding alongside him. But to side with the Duke of Burgundy against King Richard—" He gave a short, barking laugh. He has reason to be bitter against Philip of France, as do we all. He has returned to France in haste, leaving the rest of us to fight the Saracen for the Holy Land leaving only the contingent of his vassal the Duke of Burgundy to remain with us." "Richard of England has never been on the best of terms with Philip Augustus," said Sir Gaeton. But he allowed his anger against Philip to color his judgment when he spoke harshly against the Duke of Burgundy. "You did what must be done in honor," the Gascon conceded, "but you have not gained the love of Richard by doing so." Sir Gaeton said nothing more, but there was a look in his eyes that showed that he felt that Richard of England might even doubt the loyalty of Sir Robert de Bouain. Sir Robert felt his horse move, as though it were urging him on toward the battle, but his hand held to the reins, keeping the great charger in check. The Master of the Hospitallers rode to the rear, to the King's standard, which hardly moved in the still desert air, now that the column had stopped moving. The King bids you all to stand fast," said the duke, his voice fading as he rode on up the column toward the knights of Poitou and the Knights Templars. The Master of the Hospitallers was speaking in a low, urgent voice to the King: "My lord, we are pressed on by the enemy and in danger of eternal infamy. "Good Master," said Richard, "it is you who must sustain their attack. The Master of the Hospitallers nodded curtly and charged back into the fray.
 He is trying to protect his fellow knights
 It is the only way to get back at France  He is going to get chased out  He is trying to protect his fellow knights  He realizes following orders will mean his death