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Rh the city, began the fight with the Saracens, who drew up in readiness to receive them.

In the mean time the Emperor, who was at sea, returned homeward, and on his way he met a fleet going to the assistance of Brandifer, which bore upon him with full sails; whereupon exhorting his companions to behave like men, they made ready to receive them, and after a most bloody and obstinate battle, the Emperor got the victory, having slain many of the Pagans, and dispersed their ships.

After this victory, the Emperor commanded his men to put on the arms of