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own horse to the earl, whose safety he deemed more important than his
own. Few I fear will be led by his example to do the like, though evil deeds
have an abundance of imitators. In this manner Robert by his noble deed
saved the earlÕs life and did not lose his own. Besides these, there were
with the earl Count Ralph of St. MaryÕs, Arnald du Bois, Henry de Mailoc,
William and Saul de Bruil; but what were they among so many? However,
they defended themselves bravely; but the valour of so few could do little
against such numbers, and as fresh Turks continually came up, they were
unable to fight any more, but holding by the necks of their horses, bore
unmoved the blows which fell upon them. Thus, as if lost to feeling, they
were led off prisoners towards Darum. But how good is it to trust in the
Lord, who does not suffer any one to be tempted beyond what he can bear!
Our army had heard of the skirmish, and, seizing their arms, were already
on the spot: they assail, vanquish, and rout the Turks. Andrew de
Chamgui, Henry de Gray, Peter do Pratelles, and other brave men, kill each
his man, the first that came in their way. The Turk whom Peter de Pratelles
and his companion encountered, was so powerful that they could not take
him prisoner, and had much trouble to vanquish and slay him. Andrew de
Chamgui also ran an admiral through the body with his lance; and he fell,
never to lead his men to battle more; but, ere he fell, had pierced AndrewÕs
arm with his lance of cane. The Turks, roused by his fall, rushed to save
him, but it was all over with him, and the infidels turned their rage and
their steel-tipped canes against the Christians. They would, even now, have
gained the day, if our men had not been reinforced from the camp. The
battle raged fiercely: the earl was at one time attacked by the enemy, at
another assailing them in turn; with one blow he cut off their heads, so that
a second stroke was unnecessary. Two horses were slain under him, and it
may be truly said of him, that so small a man never performed such brave
deeds. So many of the best soldiers sallied from the camp to assist him, that
not one of them was slain, but they repulsed the Turks and pursued them,
until, fatigued with their exertions, they returned quietly to the camp.
Chapter XXXIV. Ñ Of the annoyances which our soldiers experienced from the
rain and the attacks of the enemy as they marched by Betenoble towards Jerusalem.

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In the mean time it became known to Saladin that our men were
preparing to attack Jerusalem, and were only two miles distant from him;
but, not thinking it safe to fight with the Christians, he gave orders to
destroy Darum, its walls and towers, and retreated himself to Jerusalem.
The Turks, also, in general left the plains and withdrew to the mountains.
In consequence of this, our men were commanded by voice of herald to
move towards the foot of the mountains, and, when all the arrangements
were completed, they marched towards a castle called Betenoble. Then the
rain and hail began to beat upon our men, and killed many of their beasts
of burthen: the storm was so violent that it tore up the pegs of the tents,
drowned the horses, and spoiled all their biscuit and bacon. The armour
and coats of mail, also, were so rusted, that the greatest labour was
necessary to restore them to their former brightness: their clothes were
dissolved by the wet, and the men themselves suffered from the unwonted
severity of the climate. Under all these sufferings, their only consolation
arose from their zeal in the service of God, and a desire to finish their
pilgrimage. To this end each contributed his share of provisions for the
siege, and they came together with joy prepared for any pilgrimage. Even
those who were sick in bed at Joppa, were carried in litters, so great was
their wish to see Jerusalem. A large number of them, also, were influenced
by a desire to see our LordÕs tomb, and this was their only hope under their
great sufferings. But the Turks, paying no regard to these convoys of the
sick, lay in wait for them and killed both them and their bearers, looking on
them all as enemies alike. But, surely, these are all to be accounted martyrs,
and there is this consolation for them, that though the Turks slew them
with evil intentions, yet they suffered but for a moment, and gained the
reward of a long service.
Chapter XXXV. Ñ How the army prepare with joy to march on Jerusalem,