He arrives at Ptolemaïs, [ ii. 275];

and concludes a treaty with the sultan of Cairo, by which he is confirmed in the sovereignty of Jerusalem, [ ii. 278].

Gregory IX. determines to renew the holy war, [ ii. 283].

Council of Tours for promoting the cause of, [ ii. 287].

Thibault V., king of Navarre, engages in the crusade, [ ii. 290].

The pope prohibits his departure, [ ii. 291].

Agitated state of Palestine, and weakness of the Christian power in, [ ii. 293], [ ii. 294].

Richard, duke of Cornwall, joins the Crusaders at Ptolemaïs, [ ii. 295];

but soon returns to Italy, and leaves the Christians of Palestine to themselves, [ ii. 296].

Reflections on the ill success of this crusade, and the causes which led to it, [ ii. 297] et seq.