He was quite successful.

An allied army was soon raised, and, under determined leaders, was on the march for Kief.

The king, Ysiaslaf, with his troops, advanced to meet them.

In the meantime Igor, crushed by misfortune, and hopeless of deliverance, sought solace for his woes in religion.

"For a long time," said he, "I have desired to consecrate my heart to God.