Instigated by the exhortations of Pope Celestine III. and Henry IV. of Germany, [ ii. 11] et seq.
The illustrious men who engage in it, [ ii. 14], [ ii. 15].
The archbishop of Mayence and Valeran de Valeran take the command, and arrive in Palestine, [ ii. 15].
Engage in hostilities with the Mussulmans, [ ii. 16] et seq.
Signal defeat of the Saracens before Berytus, and its important consequences, [ ii. 19].
Progress of the German Crusaders under Henry IV., [ ii. 20], [ ii. 21].
Dissensions among the leaders, [ ii. 28-30].
Their departure from Palestine, [ ii. 31].
A truce concluded between the duke de Montfort and the Saracens, [ ii. 32].
Causes of the failure of this crusade, and its mischievous consequences, [ ii. 33-35].