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Updated: June 5, 2025
The commander Balian called the knights together in council, and showed them that Jerusalem was doomed. "Then," said one of the leaders, "let us sally out and die fighting in the midst of foes." "Ay," added Heraclius, "and leave our children and our women to death and dishonour. Then that surrender is better, since there is no hope of succour." "Nay," answered Balian, "we will not surrender.
At length the gate was reached, and while it was unbarred they halted. Then came forward Sir Balian of Ibelin, bareheaded, and said: "Lady, on behalf of the people of Jerusalem and of the whole of Christendom, I give you honour and thanks, and to you also, Sir Wulf D'Arcy, the bravest and most faithful of all knights."
While God lives, there is hope." "He lived on the day of Hattin, and suffered it," said Heraclius; and the council broke up, having decided nothing. That afternoon Balian stood once more before Saladin and implored him to spare the city.
But if it pleases you to write them a letter of farewell and to send it back by the embassy, it shall be delivered to them. Now go, for greater matters are afoot than this punishment of a pair of lovers. A guard awaits you." So they went, and within an hour stood before Sir Balian and gave him the message of Saladin, whereat he rose and blessed the name of Rosamund.
If not, the assault goes on until the city is a heap of ruins covering the bones of its children." "We bless you for this mercy," said the bishop Egbert, "and we hasten to obey. But tell us, Sultan, what shall we do? Return to the camp with Sir Balian?" "If he accepts my terms, nay, for in Jerusalem you will be safe, and I give you your freedom without ransom."
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