THE BATTLE OF DORYLAEUM
Book II.. Joseph-Francois Michaud .. Illustrated by Gustave Dore

History of the Crusades

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THE BATTLE OF DORYLAEUM

Bohemond ordered a body of his choicest soldiers to draw their swords and follow him. He crossed the river, and overcame every obstacle that was placed in his way. In an instant the camp of the Christians was invaded and filled by the Turks. The Sacarens massacred all who came within reach of their swords ; sparing none but young and beautiful women, whom they destined for their seraglios. If we are to believe Albert of Aix, the daughters and wives of the barons and knights preferred on this occasion slavery to death ; for they were seen, in the midst of the tumult, decking themselves in their most beautiful vestments, and presenting themselves thus before the Sacarens, seeking by the display of their charms to soften the hearts of a pitiless enemy. In the mean while Bohemond, rendered aware of the attack upon the camp, came promptly to its succour, and forced the sultan to rejoin the body of his army. Then the conflict recommenced on the banks of the river with increased fury. The duke of Normandy, who had remained alone with some of his knights on the field of battle, snatched his white pennon embroidered with gold from the hand of him who bore it, and rushed into the thickest of the fight, crying aloud, "IT IS THE WILL OF GOD ! IT IS THE WILL OF GOD !" He cut down with his sword all who were in his path ; among the victims to his valour being one of the principal Turkish emirs. - Book II

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