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prostrating himself at the feet of King Richard, surrendered Cyprus to his power.
O mighty wealth of the emperor! O land, rich in every good thing! O
forts, most strong by position, that were given up, which could never have
been stormed by the machines of any enemy, unless obtained by treachery
or famine! The emperor considering that he was pressed by misfortune
enough; that his daughter, on whom his life hung, had been taken captive;
and that his forts had been either seized upon or surrendered, and his
people alienated from him; and that he was only tolerated, not beloved by
his men; perceiving also, that there was no hope of resistance left, he

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determined that, although a foe, he would sue for peace and mercy. He
therefore sent ambassadors to King Richard, to plead his cause; and in
order to incline Richard to feel kindness for him, he followed them in sad
attire, and with a dejected countenance; and coming into the presence of
King Richard, he fell on his knees in humiliation before him, saying that he
submitted himself entirely to his mercy, and that he had neither territory
nor fort left: but that he would consider him lord of every thing else, if only
he would not throw him into iron chains. The king, moved with pity,
raised him up, and made him sit beside him; he also had his daughter
brought to him, and when he saw her, he was wonderfully overjoyed, and
embracing her most affectionately, covered her with kisses, while the tears
started from his eyes. This took place on the Friday after the feast of St.
Augustine, and before Pentecost. And the king threw the emperor not into
iron chains, but silver ones.
Chapter XL. Ñ How, after that the king had subjugated Cyprus and set it in
order, he made preparations for his voyage, and sent his army to Limozin.
Thus the king gained possession of Cyprus in fifteen days, and gave
it to his men to inhabit. He found all the towers fortified, and the forts
filled with much treasure; and various riches, in golden cups, and vases,
and plates; also in silver jars, and caldrons, and casks of a large size; with
saddles, bits, and spurs of gold; and a large quantity of precious stones, of
great value. He also found robes of scarlet and woven cloths, of beautiful
pattern, and very costly. Why need we say more? Whatever different kinds
of wealth CrÏsus is said to have possessed, King Richard found that the
emperor had amassed; and being necessary for his expedition, he took
possession of them as if they had been prepared for him; for it is scarcely
possible that means should fail the man who is rich in courage, or
abundance attend on one who is poor in spirit. Having done all these
things, King Richard sent back his army to the city of Limozin, where the
queens were, and the domestics, with the baggage; and he gave them
orders to give their whole attention to the repair of the fleet, for crossing
the sea. He committed the emperor to the custody of King Guy, and his

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young little daughter he delivered to his queen, to bring her up and
educate her.
Chapter XLI. Ñ How, while the fleet of King Richard was sailing towards Acre, a
very large Saracen ship bore in sight, and how the king immediately attacked it,
and took it.
Having concluded these operations, the king gave his attention to the
immediate crossing of the sea, and when they had placed the baggage on
board, a favourable wind blowing, the fleet set sail from the shore; and the
queens moved forward in company with the king in person. The king had
left in Cyprus brave and diligent men to secure a supply of necessary
provisions hereafter; viz. wheat, corn, and barley; meat and live stock of
various kinds, which abound in that island.
By this time a report was spread that Acre was on the point of being
taken, and when the king heard it, he sighed deeply and said, ÒMay God
defer the taking of Acre till I come, after it has been so long besieged, and
therefore the triumph will be the more glorious with the assistance of
God.Ó Then getting ready with all speed, he went on board one of his
largest and swiftest galleys, at Famagusta; and as was his wont, he moved
forward in advance, impatient of delay, while the other ships followed in
his wake as quickly as they could, and well prepared, for there is no power
that might not justly have dreaded their hostility. As they ploughed across
the sea, the holy land of Jerusalem was descried for the first time, the fort
called Margat being the first spot that met the eye; afterwards Tortuosa,
situated on the sea-shore; then Tripolis, Nephyn, and Bocion. And soon
after appeared the lofty tower of Gibelath. Lastly, on this side of Sidon,
opposite Baruth, there bore in sight a vessel filled with Saracens, chosen
from all the Pagan empire, and destined by Saladin for the assistance of the
besieged in Acre. They were not able to obtain a speedy entrance into the
port, because of the Christian army that menaced them, and so were
waiting a favourable moment for entering the port by surprise. The king,
observing the ship, called Peter des Barres, commander of one of his
galleys, and ordered him to row quickly, and inquire who commanded the

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