 Saladin refused, saying that it was customary for kings to meet each other only after a peace treaty had been agreed, and thereafter "it is not seemly for them to make war upon each other".The two therefore never met, although they did exchange gifts and Richard had a number of meetings with Al-Adil, Saladin's brother.Saladin tried to negotiate with Richard for the release of the captured Muslim soldier garrison, which included their women and children.