It is glorious to ascend to Heaven from the field of honor, thus to follow in the footsteps of our father." This spirited appeal was effective.

The princes rallied each at the head of a numerous band of vassals, and thus a large army was soon congregated.

The desire to punish the insulting barbarians inspired universal enthusiasm.

The masses of the people were aroused to avenge their friends who had been carried into captivity.

The priests, with prayers and anthems, blessed the banners of the faithful, and, on the 2d of March, 1168, the army, elate with hope and nerved with vengeance, commenced their descent of the river.