After the devastation caused by Godfrey's men, Alexios made a new effort to meet him, offering hostages to ensure that Godfrey was treated well. He feared that the expected arrivals of new armies would make the situation dangerous. Anna Komnene refers to another battle, won (with losses) by the Byzantines. Finally Godfrey agreed, provided the hostages inspired conference. Alexios offered Ioannes, his eldest son, the future Ioannes II. Godfrey moved his men back across the bridge to the palaces along the Bosporos, and sent Baldwin of Bourcq and Cono of Montaigu to pick up Ioannes. He then sailed to the city, attended by Garnier of Grez and Peter of Astenois. Godfrey's brother Baldwin was left in charge of the army and the hostage. The well-dressed Godfrey made a good impression: Alexios greeted him and his nobles with the kiss of peace, and asked all their names, but did not rise as they knelt before him. He made Godfrey his adopted son, clothing him as an emperor: the crusaders swore loyalty to Alexios, promising to return to the Byzantines (via the emperor's representative) all places once belonging to them. They agreed on peaceful and fair commerce, with severe penalties for offenders. Godfrey shared a meal at the emperor's table. Alexios gave his visitors rich gifts, which were repeated in succeeding weeks. The crusaders left the city in awe, and Ioannes was returned to his father