He was also present at the royal council at Clarendon in 1164 .
Besides this , fitzGerald took little part in political affairs , with the main exception being his efforts in 1167 to secure his half - brother 's release from the custody of Rhys ap Gruffudd .
fitzGerald was also present at the royal council at Clarendon in 1164 .
Besides this , fitzGerald took little part in political affairs , with the main exception being his efforts in 1167 to secure his half - brother 's release from the custody of Rhys ap Gruffudd .