In February, Godfrey of Bouillon received a Saracen at his court who desired to find favor with him. This particular Saracen helped Godfrey in his struggle against Arsuf. Albert explains (see Albert of Aachen, p. 16).
Here is another interesting episode described by Albert, in which ten Christian knights in Godfrey’s service independently raid Arsuf. This incident reveals how rough and rugged was the world of Godfrey’s reign, in which small bands of knights could operate effectively (see Albert of Aachen, p. 17).
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