Mess.O mighty king, ’tis ill.
Sala ben Sala’s forces were attacked
At nightfall by the Christians. In the dark
Was battle waged. By morn what men remained
And all the camp were captive.
K.God forbid!
Five thousand men were there: be none escaped?
Mess. Such as in darkness fled.
K.And fledst thou thence?
Mess. The general sent me on.