Khaled reappeared before Damascus with his standard of the black eagle, and after a renewed investment of seventy days Damascus surrendered.
From the Arabian historians of these events we may gather that thus far the Saracen armies were little better than a fanatic mob.

Many of the men fought naked.

It was not unusual for a warrior to stand forth in front and challenge an antagonist to mortal duel.

Nay, more, even the women engaged in the combats.

Picturesque narratives have been handed down to us relating the gallant manner in which they acquitted themselves.
FALL OF JERUSALEM.