CHAPTER VIII.

Pestilence in Antioch--Death of the Bishop of Puy--The Chiefs separate--Siege of Marrah--Cannibalism--Disputes between the Count of Toulouse and Boemond--The Count marches towards Jerusalem--Siege of Archas--Godfrey of Bouillon marches-- Siege of Ghibel--Treachery of Raimond--Fraud of the Holy Lance investigated--Ordeal of Fire--Decisive Conduct of the Crusaders towards the Deputies of Alexius, and the Calif of Egypt--Conduct of the Crusaders towards the Emir of Tripoli-- First Sight of Jerusalem--Siege and Taking of the City-- Fanatical Massacres 162