Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 13
Then the barons met together and said: “Lords, the Venetians have well fulfilled all their undertakings, and above measure. But we cannot fulfil ours...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 12
For this embassy they made choice of Count Hugh of Saint-Paul and Geoffry the Marshal of Champagne, and these rode till they came to...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 11
At that time started from Flanders a fleet that carried a great number of good men-at-arms. Of this fleet were captains John of Nêle,...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 10
Thus did the marquis consent to their prayers, and receive the lordship of the host. Whereupon the Bishop of Soissons, and Master Fulk, the...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 9
Very great was the discomfort of the pilgrims, and of all who were about to go on God’s service, at the death of Count...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 8
His sickness waxed and grew worse, so that at the last he made his will and testament, and divided the money which he would...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 7
When the treaties were duly indited and sealed, they were brought to the Doge in the grand palace, where had been assembled the great...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 6
Conclusion of the Treaty, and return of the Envoys
When mass had been said, the Doge desired the envoys to humbly ask the people to...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 5
“We will build transports* to carry four thousand five hundred horses, and nine thousand squires, and ships for four thousand five hundred knights, and...
Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade part 4
So the Doge replied: ” Signors, I have seen your letters; well do we know that of men uncrowned your lords are the greatest,...
